After all of the obstacles we faced throughout the pandemic. We’re now faced with a unique “post-covid” ordeal that we never expected. Nearly all of the hospitality industry tried desperately to hold on to revenue that they had received over the past two years. Their best tool was to offer deferred bookings versus refunds. All of those deferments are coming due in 2023. The obstacle that we face is a very high demand for lodging. So, our usual discounts on lodging are nearly nonexistent. And, what discounts we are being offered are not what we’re used to.
In years past, finding your own lodging was frowned upon. Now, it’s being encouraged. In the information below, you’ll see a modest discount for lodging at Taos. It’s good for lodging booked for Monday through Friday. A Sunday night stay at The Blake is significantly higher. Lodging nearby, and in the town of Taos is available. And, the drive to/from town and the ski resort isn’t terrible.
Our best method to save is to group up. Use the Facebook groups to find your roommates. There’s lots of other people looking to find people to help save. If you need any help, feel free to send me an email.
The rest of the Ski Weeks are still in the planning stages. Lift ticket prices, venues for evening social events, race times and places are still being worked out.
We do at least have a theme for Wednesday night in Taos…”Bikers and Babes”  A theme like that should make for a good looking group.
Secure your lodging for Taos asap. There is a generous cancellation policy that you’ll see below.

NAASF REGISTRAION
All Registration Fees will be paid directly to NAASF on the new website. The new website is currently under construction, but is projected to be up and running by the first of December, so please register with NAASF at that time.
LODGING RESERVATIONS @ The BLAKE
The BLAKE is the premier property in Taos Ski Valley. Lodging Reservations at the Blake, must be completed NO LATER than December 16th, 2022. After December 16th, NAASF room rates and cancellation policies will no longer apply and you will be subject to the public room rates and the resort standard cancelation policy/fees. You can cancel your room reservation until January 1st, 2023 and receive a 100% refund. The Resort is working on a link so that you can make your room reservations, but it has not been provided to NAASF yet. Taos Ski Valley IS accepting The Blake Reservations via phone. They will honor the NAASF rates and cancellation policy if booked via their reservation phone system The Blake Reservations 888-442-7950 Due to MLK Weekend and limited availability, the Room Rates are significantly higher on Sunday Jan 15th, but very reasonable the rest of the week. NOTE: Due to the Blake limited availability and extremely high rates on Sunday evening, you might consider staying off property in Taos or Taos Pueblo Sunday (lots of rooms available for under $150) and drive to Taos Ski Valley Monday morning to start skiing.
King or Double Queen 1/15 = $576 1/16-`/20 = $202
1 Bedroom Suite 1/15 = $1188 1/16-1/20 $603
There are also 2, 3 , and 4 Bedroom Options for ABOUT $600 to $800/night per bedroom (you can get exact rates when you call the reservation number) Taxes and Resort fees (about 15% + $40/person/night) are additional.
THEME PARTY “Bikers and Babes” – Come show off your Tats and Leathers.
AWARDS We plan to have all awards at Apres Ski Wednesday and Thursday.

The dates were just recently secured with the resort. All of the details are still being worked out. We have already been informed that lodging discounts will not be offered. So, just like the Taos Ski Week, we’re encouraging you to find lodging on your own.
There will be lift ticket discounts announced in the future. As well as the rest of the Ski Week itinerary. I’ll post those details just as soon as they are announced.

Your internet isn’t broken. I’m just repeating myself…..I do not expect to see any lodging discounts for this Ski Week. I hope that I’m wrong. Probably not though. Find the lodging that you’re most comfortable with.
For those of you that are new to the Ski Club, please don’t be discouraged. This isn’t normal for us. We’re used to good discounts on nearly everything at the resorts we visit. I’m hopeful that we’ll see those again in the ’24 season.
The NAASF spring Ski Week has a unique charm that shouldn’t be missed. Enjoying this charm along with the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe makes it that much better.
Par for the course, I’ll post more info when it becomes available.