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adventure and Relaxation
in the New Mexico High Country
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ucked within the Aspen-laden high altitude of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos Ski Valley is a
revered escape during the winter months for steep vertical thrills. When the snow melts, the small village—
that holds distinction as the highest municipality in the U.S.—becomes a gateway to even more adventure
opportunities. From hiking and mountain biking among craggy expanses that tower around 13,000 feet to fly fishing
and rafting in the depths of the Rio Grande Gorge, the surrounding wild lands offer a bounty of recreation access.
A visit to Taos Ski Valley—a 30-minute drive and a few thousand feet above the artsy old-world charm of Taos
proper—is best enjoyed in the secluded setting of a Natural Retreats’ vacation home. Guests can choose between
the Bavarian Chalet and the Wilderness Lodge, two luxurious properties framing the work of award-winning interior
designer Alexandra Champalimaud.
Resting high in the mountains at 10,200 feet in Kachina Village, the Bavarian Chalet brings a taste of the Alps to
the American Southwest. Set against the sprawling Wheeler Peak Wilderness, the chalet offers rustic elegance in an
isolated natural environment with plenty of room for traveling friends and family. The chalet has three bedrooms and
all of the amenities guests need for an enjoyable getaway. They are also located just steps away from the Bavarian
Restaurant and Bar, which offers authentic German fare, an extensive wine list and the perfect atmosphere for après
adventure relaxation.
Nestled below New Mexico’s two highest peaks, Kachina and Wheeler, the private Wilderness Lodge offers the
ultimate experience in stylish mountain luxury. Perched at the very top of the ski valley, the lodge is the highest private
residence and accommodation in the state, set in a pristine location that’s matched by the stunning interior. Intricately
built from 150-year-old reclaimed timber from a barn owned by the Winchester Rifle Company, the lodge features four
fully furnished suites—Kachina, Wheeler, Williams and Latir—that can be rented individually or taken as a whole. After
a long day on the trails or casting for trout, unwind in lodge’s lower-level steam room or sit on the front porch with a
cold beer before some deep slumber in one of the lavish bedroom’s king beds. It’s all part of the experience within an
unbridled outdoor playground.
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