In the midst of an exciting but exhausting day on the slopes in Red River, one might enjoy a breather while others zip by on skis and snowboards. Taking in the views of the valley below and the town that calls it home, a little green flag stands out in the small sprawl, marking the location of The Vault, the only dispensary in Taos County located outside of the Town of Taos.
Since November 2022, The Vault has been providing cannabis products to Red River locals and tourists alike. Near the base of Platinum Chair, the main lift at the Red River Ski Area, it’s “probably the closest dispensary to a ski area in the world,” joked co-owner Noah Trodick. Trodick opened the dispensary with his business partner Tra Venaglia after toying with the idea for years.