These Are the Absolute Best Spots for Après in the West (Even If You Aren’t Hitting the Slopes)

Feb 12, 2026 | Media Coverage, Travel + Tourism

Whether it’s the end to a day on the slopes or the main event, après is a beloved part of any trip to the mountains. Feed Media client The Blake at Taos Ski Valley is named in Sunset Magazine’s roundup of the best après in the west.

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“At the heart of Taos Ski Valley sits this chic, ski-in/ski-out lodge [The Blake at Taos Ski Valley] with a lively bar and lounge that’s perfect for toasting after a day on the mountain. Guests and locals gather here for craft cocktails and local brews for good reason. The stylish setting, warm hospitality, and prime base-area location make it a great place to unwind after tackling Taos’s famously steep terrain, which is decidedly not beginner-friendly.”

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