F.I.T. EdVenture Spring Break Program

We are offering a four day Spring Break program on March 15-18 for youth in grades 3-5. Please email us for more information and if you are interested in signing up as space is very limited.

2010 Summer Schedule and Registration

The 2010 Summer Camp Schedule is now posted. Registration for all summer programs will begin on March 1. You may download 2010 registration forms from this website. Counselor In Training and Junior Counselor applications are also available at this time. We are looking forward to our 15th summer of exciting, hands-on adventures in the wilds of New Mexico!

F.I.T. Guided Snowshoe Hikes in Taos Ski Valley!

F.I.T. and Northside at Taos Ski Valley are joining forces to offer several Guided Natural History Snowshoe Walks. Saturday March 13 and Saturday March 20. This is your chance to get out and explore the forest in winter while learning about the environment. We will meet at the William’s Lake parking area. Please RSVP if you want to join us for a hike. info@fitaos.org (575)770-2391

FIT End of Summer PARTY!

We celebrated the End of Summer with a BBQ and pool party at the Quail Ridge Taos on Sunday September 20. Only the hardiest families attended during an electrifying thunderstorm. The winning raffle tickets were drawn. Thank you to everyone for a great summer!

2009 FIT RAFFLE

Our 2009 FIT Raffle includes a Taos Ski Valley Millennium Pass, an annual family membership at Quail Ridge Taos, a raft trip for 4, and lodging in Taos ski Valley. tickets are only $10. Raffle tickets on sale now. Email or call to get yours today!

2009 Summer Camp Sessions a HUGE Success!

Our environmental education Summer Camps were filled with enthusiastic, energetic young people as we explored the mountains and valley of Northern New Mexico and beyond. We reached more children than ever with over 180 participants in our summer camps alone. Our Counselors, Junior Counselors, and Counselors In Training worked hard, had fun, and shared their passion for the outdoors with campers every day. If your child was in camp this year (or in the past), you are already on our email and snail mail lists. If you would like to be on our mailing list for future programs, please send us an email with your name and address. We will have our Summer 2010 camp schedule up in February. Registration opens on March 1.

Scavenger Hunt Entertained and Raised Money for FIT!

The New Belgium Brewing Scavenger Hunt in Taos Ski Valley was a truly memorable experience and included a skiing chicken, cowboy, swami, monk, bunny and more! Several participants said it was the most fun they’d ever had on skis (!?!?). We had a good turn-out, in spite of the fact that most locals were either working or in school. The Spring Break visitors really stepped up and helped us out. We had about 120 individuals take part. Lots of sunshine, laughter, and team work. Next year we hope to have the event on a weekend day...

Team F.I.Taos Wraps Up a Great Season!

Check out our blog at teamfitaos.blogspot.com Team F.I.Taos, our local, all ages, inclusive cycling team, recently wrapped up another great season of riding and racing. The Wednesday evening family mountain bike rides went strong all summer (and fall) while the Tuesday evening road rides also proved to be a lot of fun. We had so many podium finishes at so many races (see results page)! Our team continues to grow as we get more families involved in a healthy, outdoor lifestyle. Our membership topped 90 riders this year. We hosted six grassroots events including 3 Hill Climb Time Trials and 3 Short Track XC Races. Thank you to our sponsors! Taos Cyclery, Taos Lending Team, Boot Doctors, Gearing Up Bicycle Shop, Taos Cow, Full Moon Development Company, Taos Ski Valley, Inc., N+1, Sunrise Spinners, Taos Veterinary Clinic, Los Rios River Runners, Angel Fire Family Dentistry, Taos Cycle Club, Sapphire Physical Therapy, Northside Health and Fitness Center, and Pizanos. In 2007, our first season ever, Team F.I.Taos brought home 5 individual New Mexico State Championship titles, secured a bronze medal at the U.S. Masters Track Nationals, placed 3 racers on the overall series podium at the Regional Mountain States Cup Championship Series, and had multiple podium appearances throughout the summer. We had racers wearing the bright green and orange Team jerseys in over 40 different events across the United States. Most importantly, we got families, juniors, and individuals excited about riding and racing as part of a great local team. The 2007 team was comprised of 65 Taos area youth and adults, ranging from beginner to professional. We trained and competed in a wide variety of cycling disciplines including mountain bike, road, cyclocross and track racing. Team F.I.Taos was started as a way to help promote cycling in the Taos area and to help develop the abilities of athletes that make Taos their home. The vision of an inclusive all ages, all abilities, all disciplines team was a lofty one that was reached with families and individuals taking part throughout the summer in weekly training rides as well as traveling to races. This team was visible, professional, and enthusiastic and really made an impression in the region with 15-25 racers at several events in both NM and CO. We received some great publicity for the Team in New Mexico Kids and Mountain Flyer Magazines, and in the Taos News as well as an interview on KRZA! We look forward to a great year in 2009. Join in on the fun!