Seems this place gets some bad reviews, but if you are looking for a drivable (from TX), family friendly/budget friendly place that has decent snow and snowmaking, this is it. While it may not have an impressive vertical or sizeable acreage it is small enough to let the kids loose. This is a great place for beginner/intermediate skiers/boarders and families with kids. Coming from TX, the roads will be fine unless there are blizzard conditions because you don't really begin to ascend until after Mora. It ain't Taos, Granby or any other trendy place that the stay-at-home moms will recognize, but you are doing this for your kids. The accommodations and dining options may not be what you will find in other places (they are a little rough), but they will work and are fairly priced IMO. There are 2 really good places for the kids to sled in the national forest nearby which is a bonus. If you are staying here, which I would recommend, just understand you are in BFE and come prepared. Family Dollar in Vadito and Mora may be your only grocery options unless you want to drive to Taos which pretty much sucks too outside the ski valley.