People venturing into the Wheeler Peak and Columbine Hondo Wilderness Areas near Taos Ski Valley, by far the most popular areas for backcountry skiing in New Mexico, have a valuable resource the Taos Avalanche Center. TAC was established in 2016 by Andy Bond and Rachel Moscarella. “The sentiment was that there was a real need in Northern New Mexico for backcountry avalanche information, and avalanche education programs,” Andy explained recently while sitting on the tailgate of a truck parked near the Bavarian at Taos Ski Valley, enjoying some sun and rest.
Team Monarch competed at two International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association junior competitions this past weekend – one at Monarch Mountain and one at Telluride.