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Ruidoso, New Mexico’s Best Skier Dies in Tragic Accident: Fundraiser Organized to Help Family

It’s never a good day when you’ve learned you just outlived your brother. But it was always a good day with Alex Davis.  Because I think if life had a flavor it’d be bittersweet.  Bitter, when you’re living in a world where you can’t go skiing with your brother anymore or do all the things you loved doing with him.  […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | October 1, 2020
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Taos Ski Valley, NM to Name 2 Ski Runs After 2019 Inbounds Avalanche Victims

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Skiers Matthew Zonghetti and Corey Borg-Massanari were buried and killed in an inbounds avalanche at Taos Ski Valley last winter. In their honor, the legendarily steep New Mexico ski area is naming two runs after them on Katchina Peak starting this upcoming season. Related: 2 Skiers Buried and Critically Injured in Inbounds Avalanche at Taos Ski Valley, NM Adhering to […]

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SnowBrains | September 28, 2020
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7 Amazing New Mexico Ski Areas You’ve Never Even Heard Of

They don’t call New Mexico the Land of Enchantment for nothing. It’s wild. It’s ancient. It’s culturally-inclined. It’s serene. It’s a place I could die in and one where I nearly have. But most importantly, it’s a place with some of the most amazing skiing in the Rockies, given that the snow gods are playing ball that year. Just take […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2020
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Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America

A simple, yet acutely accurate equation has been developed by leading industry professionals to create this complex ski resort ranking system: Rank = [Average Snowfall + Access to Challenging Terrain] x Radness Factor (RF) […]

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SnowBrains | July 3, 2020
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Taos Ski Valley, NM Beginning Limited, Phased Re-opening This Week

This week, Taos Ski Valley is beginning a cautious, phased re-opening that maximizes the health and safety of guests, staff, and the community. This phased re-opening will allow New Mexicans to get outdoors and exercise, enjoy nature through hiking, biking, and camping, while still maintaining proper distance and hygiene. Related: Taos Ski Valley, NM: A Unique Culture and History The […]

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SnowBrains | June 19, 2020
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VIDEO: Moth Invasion in New Mexico

Every year, millions of problematic moths swarm parts of New Mexico — but this year the invasion is especially bad. Due to dry conditions in the mountains and deserts of New Mexico, more moths than ever are being seen all over the state. Looking for moisture, the moths have gathered in places like the ranch shown in the video above, […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | May 22, 2020
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Taos, NM to Host World Pro Tour Championships

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Taos New Mexico announced on Wednesday that they will be hosting the 2020 World Pro Ski Tour World Championships. The World Pro Ski Tour has made a comeback in recent years after falling out of fashion in the late ’90s. The made for television circuit is interesting because it pits racers against each other in a head-to-head dual GS format. Spectators can see the real-time […]

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Robert Hansen | December 20, 2019
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Inbounds Avalanche that Killed Two in January at Taos Ski Valley, NM was Skier Triggered

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The US Forest Service says the deadly avalanche in January at Taos Ski Valley, NM was skier triggered, and that the resort had complied with its snow safety procedures. The skier triggered the avalanche that led to his death and the death of another skier after they were overrun by snow said a written review obtained by The Associated Press on […]

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AvyBrains | July 16, 2019
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