Just a quick stay before our "assault on Wheeler Peak". Arrived around 10:00pm, Patrick seemed to be expecting us. Simple room, comfortable bed, but tres New Mexico public areas, deck overlooking the Hondo "river", a small fast moving snow runoff stream, giving us a nice sound to fall asleep to. Breakfast begins at 7:30, a little late for our preference of wanting to be at the trail head by 7 or so. But homemade pancakes, bacon, oj, coffee, oh so much better than the chain places. Made it to the Peak around 10:30, off by 11:00 to avoid the usual thunderstorms. Nothing fancy about Taos Ski Valley, and we sure hope it stays that way. Its all about the place, no need for polish.