6th Annual Founders Network Ski Retreat (February 21-25, 2026)

Announcing the 6th Annual Founders Network Ski Trip, taking place this year in Taos, NM.

From the early days of the Startup Ski Bus, where we first brought founders together to connect on the slopes, this event has grown into a flagship retreat for adventure, luxury, and professional networking. This year, we’re heading to Taos, NM, home of some of the best skiing in the country. We’ll be staying in a 6,000 sq. ft. 7 bedroom lodge.

Event Highlights:

Exclusive use of the Deer Mesa Lodge — a 6,000 sq. ft. lodge on three acres.

This beautifully designed property offers:

• 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms
• A fully equipped gourmet kitchen. We’ll do some cooking ourselves and some eating out.
• A private hot tub for unwinding after a day on the slopes.
• Multiple fireplaces for a warm and cozy retreat.
• A short 15 min drive to Taos Ski Valley, with some of the deepest powder and best tree skiing in North America.
• Private bedroom and bathroom for each attendee.
• High-speed Wi-Fi and entertainment systems.

Connect with fellow Founders Network members in a relaxed, intimate setting that fosters relationship-building and collaboration. Skiers/boarders of all levels are welcome.

Room Cost: $1,184 per person

Registration:

• We only have a total of seven bedrooms!
• Please contact David Ordal (510.693.0370).

What’s Included / Not Included:

• Your registration here confirms one bedroom at the property. You may put one or two people in your room. Please tell us if you’re planning to share a room.
• Costs for dinners, drinks, etc. will be tallied at the end and shared among all participants.
• Lift tickets are not included, but this is an Ikon Pass resort, which you can purchase until Dec 10th. You can also purchase lift tickets directly from Taos Ski Valley.
• Flights & car rental are not included, but we will arrange carpools once all registrations are in so that not everyone has to rent a car. We recommend flying into Santa Fe (SAF) airport.

Confidentiality Policy:

All information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors, members, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity, Humility, Authenticity and Inclusivity.