This is the big daddy of New Mexico. While at Taos, take a lesson and learn a little secret. The Martini Tree tradition is a legend that will not die easily, says Bret Helenius with the Taos Ski Area in New Mexico. If you ve ever taken a lesson at Taos, you may know what he s talking about. It s a ritual started by Taos founding father Ernie Blake many years ago.
Someone hides a flask of martinis by a tree that only the ski school knows about.
At some time during the day, your class skis by the tree for a little afternoon nip. Bret says, Now that the 21st century is a little more lawyer happy, we have had to reserve it to Thursdays or one day a week. So, if you plan to take lessons at Taos anytime this season, ask your instructor to guide you to the Martini Tree. Angel Fire Angel Fire Resort Angel Fire Resort is counting on big business from conferences. Angel Fire is also counting on you having a great time.