During our annual winter road trip from Austin to Taos, we take as many opportunities as possible…read moreto stretch our legs and take in some beautiful New Mexico landscapes, especially after a great local meal. We chose one of the trails at La Tierra because it was near our location after our tasty late lunch at the original Pantry diner and would put us on the correct side of town to easily continue our journey north on Highway 84 to our lodging at Embudo (north of Espanola). From a peek at the trail system map from Santa Fe Conservation Trust (SFCT, https://sfct.org/la-tierra-trails/), it looked like the La Cuchara trailhead (off 599 aka Veteran's Memorial Highway, behind Unity Santa Fe church) would be our best option, as we could access the roughly 3-mile Ridgetop Loop that would give us a bit of elevation gain with lovely views of the mountains in every direction. If you wanna follow our path, start at the trailhead (designated by marker "TH" throughout the park) and proceed through these numbered markers: 24, 21, 17, 16, 14, 12, 11, 25, and back to the trailhead. This was a mild winter Sunday afternoon, with temps in the low-40s, breezy, and partly sunny. There was a bit of leftover snow here and there, but the single-track terrain was primarily sandy and rocky with minimal mud, a good thing, since we were in our street shoes. We encountered only 2 other parties during our 1-hour outing, one guy on a mountain bike, and a couple walking their 4 dogs (off-leash, grrrr, but thankfully, harmless). The La Tierra Trails system has over 25 miles within 1.5k acres and is rated for multi-use by hikers, cyclists, and horses, plus a small section for motorcycles and ATVs at Buckman Track. Trail runners can also enjoy this trail system, with caution for the abundant cacti. Mountain bikers and BMX riders can have extra fun with some technical trail sections, jumps, and terrain obstacles created just for them; they even get an annual event during Santa Fe Bike Month (August) here, the La Tierra Torture race https://www.core-crew.com/la-tierra-torture-4-27 . Good to know: There are no restrooms or other comfort facilities (at least near the trailhead and path we took). We did notice signs about the risk of car break-ins and shattered window glass on the ground, but no one broke into our car while we were on the trail.

We loved hiking out here, nice and secluded, well marked trails that were easy to follow. All the…read moretrail markers had the full map to help you orient. Very good scenery. There were a couple places that were a little steep but most of the trail was very reasonable grade wise. We took a two mile or so loop from the calabasas trailhead, but there are a bunch of different trail heads to start from and options to go. Some are horse and bike friendly, some not. Bring water with you! There isn't any place to get it nearby.

Staff were professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. I took in two bikes that were flat and…read morethey discussed options as far as what would be good tires for the terrain where my kids ride. The bikes were done same day which was nice because I came from out of town.

I always enjoy going there for the professional service and technicians. They really took great…read morecare of my bikes. They even assembled my Retrospec bike that was bought online. Very reasonable repair prices

Trailhead just as you drive North through Hyde Memorial State Park on On Hwy 475. There is a easy…read moreloop connecting Borrego, Bear Wallow, and Windsor trails. Website has Borrego going much further on Windsor trail to the north. Great running creek along Windsor leg of loop. Lots of shade.

Kip and Jay put together an amazing day of mountain biking! Pick up was right on time, and there…read morewas a dialed in dual sus Rocky Mountain ready to ride. But first a breakfast burrito, with green chile of course, at Kips spot. Full day of trail slaying followed, with trails that had a great mix of flowy loam and rocky tech. A beverage was much welcomed at the end of the day. Great experience, and totally worth every penny.

Jay and Kip took me on a fantastic shuttle ride through the Manzanito Mountains Trail System. We…read morebombed down I don't know how many hundreds of feet of elevation over 15 miles of sweet trail. Their knowledge of the trails came in handy as they frequently gave advice on what to expect in upcoming sections. And watching them negotiate tricky sections made it easy for me to do the same. We did from Oak Flat area to the Coyote Trailhead. The Manzanito Mountains trails are fantastic. Even if you think you know them, riding them as a shuttle with people who are knowledgeable and skilled is a whole new experience.

First time skiing, total success! I signed up for a lesson, rentals and a full day lift pass…read more Paid $172 for everything. Started at the rentals, they already had my skis and poles out and labelled, went up and got my boots, made a quick exchange for a size up- ski boots are hard to put on! Then rented a locker for our shoes (which when we came back proved to be unnecessary since everyone just leaves their shoes on the ground) Walked over to the lesson area and got placed in a group of beginners based on our zero skill level. They had a few other groups for those with more experience. We went through a ton of drills- one foot in, then the other, then will both. Worked on pizza/French fry positioning, wedge turns and horizontal climbs. Then headed to the magic carpet- would have been nice to be told what to expect when exiting - just stay loose and upright and walk out when off the belt. With 30 mins left of the lesson, I asked if we were going to go up the beginners lift, the instructor was psyched to take the three of us older kids The instructor slowed the lift for getting on and off to make it easier. Then taught us how to use the wedge turns to navigate down the mountain. Had a great time and feeling super accomplished! Couple notes- I bought ski pants/bib thing, went with a few layers on top with a rain jacket over, good gloves and regular sunglasses. Felt very comfortable and warm and happy I didn't spend any more on gear. For the food, you'll be better off bringing your own cooler. You can eat outside food in the lodge and they don't have alcohol, so if you're looking for a midday beer, you should bring some with you. I should have just got the beginner lift tickets, I wasn't ready after one lesson for anything else Overall great day and would totally come back!

This an old school mountain. The reason I came is this is the mountain that the scientists at Los…read moreAlamos built to ski. The Los Alamos ski club has expanded it over the last 75 years. They have plenty of terrain for every ski level. Some challenging bump runs. Warm weather and reduced snow pack in places limited what was open but I enjoyed myself and everyone was very friendly. A good value for your buck especially during the week.

I love going out to the volcanos to hike. The views and atmosphere are amazing! The trails are…read morewell marked with good signage. There are primitive style bathrooms at the parking lot. There are also benches along the first part of the trail and a nice overlook area with a covered awning to shield the sun. A great outing every time!

This was a great hike with amazing views. The hike itself is pretty easy. Unless you are climbing…read morethe cones it is nice and easy. The paths are well marked and maintained.

Calling my sexist self out. Here's why…read more We'd known about this little bike park for years. Our neighbor, Grant, visited daily -- he's a BMX super-competitor, insanely talented. We'd never considered taking our daughter here until she was invited by a friend and, surprise surprise, she loved it. Yes, #girlsride too. It's disturbing to think I'd never considered a bike park a good spot for her pandemic play, but there you have it. For a public resource, this little lot of dirt is pretty rad. Offering three distinct levels of riding courses -- beginner, experienced and expert -- the area is nicely maintained, with a number of good, shady trees on the north end. There's also a small balance course, also well maintained, and lots of seating for lame-o dudes like me who already cracked some ribs trying this stuff as a kid. Covered picnic tables, open dawn 'till dusk, free to the public, what's not to love? Well, the male/female ratio, actually -- it's about 90/10. Time to change that, kiddo, let's load up the bike and go.

Today I took a 4 year old, 6 year old, and 9 year old to the bike park. I jumped on the 9 year olds…read morebike real quick as well. There's a beginner/kids pump track that is perfect for those who are wanting to get their feet wet. We stayed in this area however it is clear this park accommodates beginner to expert riders. Helmets are required. Most follow the rule and some don't. I would recommend having kids wear knee pads at minimum. I didn't realize this and my 6 year old got scratched up. Gloves wouldn't hurt either. My kids loved it and didn't want to leave. Bring snacks and drinks. No restroom. Have fun!

Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff. Great ski/snowboard rental prices…read more In a convenient location as it is located near the local grocery store. Great hours. Great selection of apparel and other equipment you may need when up on the mountain. Mountain Sports is the place to go when in Angel Fire.

Rude!! I made breakfast while my husband shopped their very limited, cheap, inventory with their…read moreunprepared and unknowable staff. Post purchase of several items, the (presumably) owner pulled in and informed us that this is now a campground and we needed to move along. We had been in the, empty, parking lot for 20 minutes. In 5 years of nearly full-time van life, we have never experienced such rudeness. Glad you showed your true colors. A business to AVOID!!! Wow!! A reply. And not an apology. For example, "I'm sorry I reacted so swiftly. I should have popped in to my place of business first and learned from my staff that you two (only) folks in the parking lot are actually customers." Instead, "Heading off problems, as we had set up camp." Set up camp? Ya, we put our dog out with food and water on a rope. We saw your numerous "no dogs in store" signs. And setting up camp from 9:15-9-39 AM? Come on. Just not a good, customer first business man. Many times in various states around the country, bike/ski shops have even asked us if we would like to, "fill up our water? Or please, take your time. Need any tools? Want some MTB trail recommendations?" Not expected, but good business and really nice. Especially on a Monday morning when we are the only customers you had. You, as a business owner, represent your tourist dependent community. Your choice as to how you do so. My choice to frequent or not, recommend or not.

Sirius Cycles, LLC is a terrific shop. I've had nothing but patient, and reliable service and…read moreadvice from the owner, Clemente. He has ordered stuff for me, and guided me in equipment purchases as I gear up to become a more serious rider. I would strongly recommend this shop when biking in the Santa Fe area!

I stumbled onto Clemente's shop while going from Joe's Diner to the Froghurt place nearby…read more (They're all in the same small shopping mall.) I talked to Clemente, learned he does a lot of repairs, and decided to give him a try because his is also the closest bike shop I know to my south County home. I didn't have long to wait. My "Bicycle from Hell," which has had at least a dozen flats in the less than two years I've owned it, had another one. This time, the stem had come out of the tube entirely and was lying on my garage floor. So it took the whole bike in to Clemente and also asked him to give the bike a "tune up" and fix some slippage in gears six and seven (out of eight) on the right-hand shifter. While I had lunch at Joe's he gave me a new tube with goop and managed to fix the shifting issue beautifully. The gears have never worked so smoothly and reliably since I bought the bike. And he gave me some advice about how to save my tubes, by not obsessively checking the pressure before every ride. Best of all, the charge was only in the mid fifties, including the new tube, or less than half of what the uptown bike shops charge for a tuneup. From now on Sirius will be my go-to repair shop.

It was so nice! I'd recommend going the first week of October, we went October 18th and it was…read morepast peak so some of the trees were already bare. But still, super nice, a bit chilly, but an amazing way to start a Sunday morning with the puppers The AllTrails map has you do a loop, but we did it as an out and back and hiked 2.5 miles in before turning around on the less steep side.

Aspen Vista Trail: at a loss for words, truly. One must see such beauty in person, as pictures…read moredon't do justice.