Trying to beat the Snow to Angel Fire

Monday, January 31st, 2018

Today we knew we had to get up and get going quickly, because a winter storm warning was in effect for Angel Fire, with snow expected to start around 11AM. We were only 2 hours away from AF, but we knew the last bit through Cimarron Canyon was curvy and often snowy as the elevation increased.

We got ready to go again fairly quickly, but noticed our  Level-Up system was again being fussy about the cold, starting and stopping as we pulled slides in and pulled up the landing gear. It really doesn't like cold weather! Well, I guess I don't work as well when it's that cold either, I think it was 17 degrees!

Our site at the Las Vegas KOA

We had to use a little 4x4 action to get out of the RV Park, but then once we got to the highway again, the roads were clear.

Those clouds look kinda low!

As we approached Springer, NM we could see the mountains off in the distance, and the snow/clouds hanging low to the horizon. We knew we'd probably be encountering some snow along the way!

As we headed through Cimarron, and on to Eagle's Nest, it did start to snow. But luckily not enough to make the roads bad. We got into Angel Fire about 11:00AM.

We made it! (Notice the dirt on the front of the rig behind the truck tires -- we need mud flaps!) Tony waited in the truck while I checked us in.

We settled into our spot, and were pleasantly surprised at the number of RVs here. The park was probably 1/2 full! We ate lunch, enjoyed a nap, and then got ready for the evening event -- We had signed up to attend the New Year's Eve Celebration at the RV Park's Clubhouse. It was a prime rib dinner and other fun stuff planned.

Some snow was already accumulating on the rig and truck by mid afternoon! Note how much snow is piled up by our site -- they have had a lot this year already!

About 6PM we headed over to the clubhouse for the dinner. There was a line to get in and into the serving line, but it wasn't too long a wait. The theme of the "party" was black and white, to celebrate Felix the Cat's 100 year anniversary. 

We ended up sharing a table with a family from the Houston area. We had a nice chat with them. (They took our pic!)

Celebrating the arrival of 2019!

By 9pm, we were ready to head back to the rig. We're not much for partying, and it had been a long journey over the past few days to get here. Happy New Year everyone!