JimK wrote:

Never been to Sipapu.  Have skied Taos, Red River and Ski Santa Fe.  Did a business trip to Los Alamos Nat'l Lab about 30 years ago and added on ski days at Taos (tremendous) and Ski Santa Fe (very good).  Regarding food, if all else fails look for a restaurant with good reviews on yelp that serves New Mexican cuisine.  It's a little different than standard Tex-Mex and quite delicious. 

 I would have hit a few of those but I have some business to take care of back here.  New Mexican cuisine is on the agenda!

I've driven by it, but never skied it. One day we decided to not take the main route between Taos and Santa Fe.

My recollection is that it is a fairy small family operation. It's an alternate way   outta Taos and if memory serves, it's not really near anything.

Another option is Pajariito - near Los Alamos and run by a ski club - built by the mad scientists at the lab.

My opinion is that Pajarito is the second best ski area in NM - by terrain, and would be far superior to Sipapu..

wojo wrote:

Anyone been there?  I have a work trip out that way and am stopping by.  Recommendations on restaurants near Sipapu or Albuquerque appreciated.  Solo traveler tacking on a ski day to a work trip.  Thanks.

 Been flying to ABQ to ski Taos for several years.  I'm not a fan of red or green chili so don't have much of a list of favorite restaurants for NM.  My favorite place near the airport is an Irish pub. ;-) 

My ski buddy who lives in Albuquerque has taken me to the Church Street Cafe, which is in Old Town.  Also went once to El Pinto, which is out of the city a bit.  Best to make a reservation for El Pinto and/or get there early.  Worth having extra time to walk around the place.  Lots of pictures of celebrities who have dined there.  Apparently a favorite of President Bush.

Have stopped by the base of Pajarito in mid-January on the way to Taos.  Looks like great fun.  Lots of history posted on the walls of the lodge.  Definitely need AWD for the road.  Keep in mind it's mainly open Thu-Sun.  Has 280 skiable acres, compared to 215 for Sipapu.

When are you going?

In general, NM resorts are opening a bit early because of the massive dump in the past week.  Pajarito got 3.5 feet in 5 days.  Are you following OpenSnow?

marzNC wrote:

I have been following Sipapu weather, not following Pajarito too!!  Decisions decisions!  Thanks for the Albuquerque restaurant ideas.  May have to report!

wojo wrote:

Anyone been there?  I have a work trip out that way and am stopping by.  Recommendations on restaurants near Sipapu or Albuquerque appreciated.  Solo traveler tacking on a ski day to a work trip.  Thanks.

 Been flying to ABQ to ski Taos for several years.  I'm not a fan of red or green chili so don't have much of a list of favorite restaurants for NM.  My favorite place near the airport is an Irish pub. ;-) 

My ski buddy who lives in Albuquerque has taken me to the Church Street Cafe, which is in Old Town.  Also went once to El Pinto, which is out of the city a bit.  Best to make a reservation for El Pinto and/or get there early.  Worth having extra time to walk around the place.  Lots of pictures of celebrities who have dined there.  Apparently a favorite of President Bush.

Have stopped by the base of Pajarito in mid-January on the way to Taos.  Looks like great fun.  Lots of history posted on the walls of the lodge.  Definitely need AWD for the road.  Keep in mind it's mainly open Thu-Sun.  Has 280 skiable acres, compared to 215 for Sipapu.

When are you going?

In general, NM resorts are opening a bit early because of the massive dump in the past week.  Pajarito got 3.5 feet in 5 days.  Are you following OpenSnow?

As my name inplies, I grew up in skiing in northern NM...never hit sipapu. Partial to Pajarito, Taos (of course) and ski Santa Fe.

In ABQ, have to go to the Frontier  - right across from UNM. The BEST breakfast burritos and green chile stew. It's an albuquerque institution.

El Pinto is very good as well. El Patio de Albuquerque is great near UNM as well. More low key.

Michaels Kitchen in Taos is the place to go before, or after, a ski day...

NMski wrote:

As my name inplies, I grew up in skiing in northern NM...never hit sipapu. Partial to Pajarito, Taos (of course) and ski Santa Fe.

In ABQ, have to go to the Frontier  - right across from UNM. The BEST breakfast burritos and green chile stew. It's an albuquerque institution.

El Pinto is very good as well. El Patio de Albuquerque is great near UNM as well. More low key.

Michaels Kitchen in Taos is the place to go before, or after, a ski day...

 Michaels Kitchen still serves great food and the bakery goods are out of this world.  But these days they are only open Wed-Sun, 7am-2pm.

My friend who got her grad degree from UNM loves El Patio.  We go there when in Albuquerque for a Taos Ski Week.