wildcat08 said:
We live in Angel Fire, and I would second the Red River recommendation for what you're considering.
Sorry, LOTS of questions to all familiar with this area if you don't mind spending a few minutes providing answers:
We will be staying in Angel Fire Feb 15-20. Hoping that is not too late to catch snow just around the house for sledding/snow man building/etc.? What are your thoughts on that from a locals perspective? I know it is all weather dependent, but what is the norm?
Also, a poster above said kids(everyone) have to wear a mask when outdoors... really!?! Even just outside playing at a private vrbo house?
How are the town restaurants and shops doing right now with the restrictions? Is anything open? OR is everything open with just limited capacity? Are restaurants outdoor only or takeout only?
What is there to do in Red River (non-skiing) that cannot be done in Angel Fire? We have 5 (almost 6) and 8 year old boys. I think I saw snowmobiling in Red River, but is that also available in Angel Fire? Is the sleigh ride in Angel Fire worth it? Which tubing place is better (and open), Angel Fire or Red River? We will be in the area for 4 full days so plan to drive around for activities, for sure to Red River and maybe to Taos if there is something different there to see/do with young boys.
Skiing: Not sure if we should do the group lessons for the kids (4-6 year old program and the 7-9 year old program) for a day or the private "2 person" lessons. The group lesson is all day but the private lesson is only 3 hours. Not even sure you can do private "2-person" lessons with a 5 and 8 year old so group might be only option. Yes, I tried calling for answers, but haven't been able to talk with anyone there yet. Was planning on doing a day of lessons for them (while the wife and I ski) and then one more day skiing as a family. We went to Cloudcroft/Ruidoso last Feb and tried to ski. We did the morning lesson thinking they would get it down and then be able to try skiiing with us in the afternoon. They got frustrated and didn't want to ski anymore but had a blast tubing there. So nervous this year and realize they need more/better lessons. Nervous about having to book the 2nd day lift tickets as it might be pulling teeth to get them back out there. Sorry for the rambling... hoping someone here as some experience with young kids and lessons, etc.
Anyone with any info is much appreciated?