“Once an abandoned mine dump in the southernmost part of the Rocky Mountains, Taos Ski Valley is home to some of the most abundant and aggressive inbounds ski terrain in North America.”

…can you imagine the day when this was a literal dump? Gives me hope. Screen shot 2015-09-25 at 10.18.55 AM

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....