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Graduate Climbing Day at Tres Piedras

Leader: 
Norbert Ensslin
Telephone: 
505-412-5961
Date: 
Sat, 2023-07-08
Leader Email: 
norbert.ensslin@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

We would like to schedule another climbing day for the graduates of this year’s Climbing School.  The goal is to introduce the graduates to other Mountaineers and to another of our favorite local climbing areas.   This trip will be back to Tres Piedras, where the Climbing School was held, but we will be climbing mostly on nice moderate routes in the back rocks.  

East Fork Jemez Wade/Hike

Leader: 
Bill Priedhorsky
Telephone: 
(505) 412-0376
Date: 
Sat, 2023-06-24
Leader Email: 
bill@priedhorsky.net
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

update 6/23: I announced a Mountaineers hike for Saturday and would like to carry one out. However, I have learned that Forest Road 144 is nearly impassable, so I’d like to offer an alternative. This is my favorite hike for the hottest times of the year. It does involve some wading. The plan is to hike down the East Fork of the Jemez from second crossing - the second point where the Jemez River crosses highway 4, coming from Los Alamos. We follow the trail until the trail climbs up out of the canyon, then continue along the canyon bottom, wading as necessary.

Santa Fe Baldy Backpacking Weekend

Leader: 
Ann Satsangi
Telephone: 
240-672-7110
Date: 
Fri, 2023-06-23
Leader Email: 
trail.runr74@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Allowed

This is a two night backpacking trip.  About 4 miles packing each way, with a day hike in between.  We will depart from Los Alamos on Friday, mid morning, drive to the Santa Fe Ski Basin.  We'll hike the Windsor trail to Puerto Nambe.  After setting up camp, there will be time for exploring.  Saturday summit hike to Santa Fe Baldy, more if desired.  Sunday morning pack out for return to Los Alamos mid-afternoon.  Dogs allowed, leashed.  Contact Ann if you'd like to join in the fun!

Graduate Climbing Day at Las Conchas

Leader: 
Norbert Ensslin
Telephone: 
505-662-1408
Date: 
Sun, 2023-06-11
Leader Email: 
norbert.ensslin@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Easy
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

We would like to schedule another climbing day for the graduates of this year’s Climbing School.  The goal is to introduce the graduates to other climbers in the Mountaineers, and introduce them to another of our favorite local climbing areas.

Stable Canyon to Schoolhouse Canyon loop - Jemez

Leader: 
Bill Priedhorsky
Telephone: 
5054120376
Date: 
Sat, 2023-06-10
Leader Email: 
bill@priedhorsky.net
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

Drawing on a hike in the classic guide by the Salzmans (number 41), let’s explore a loop in the Jemez that starts at Porter, where the Rio Guadalupe is crossed by a bridge, then explores up Stable Canyon, comes out the top, then traverses Schoolhouse Mesa and descends Schoolhouse Canyon to return to the cars. This is a route through meadows and forest that totals 9 miles and climbs 1200 feet. We expect to hike at a slow to moderate pace, but this is a healthy distance to cover. The weather looks clear and promising, but be ready for whatever the skies might deal out.

Pajarito Gorge for Climbing School graduates [Canyoneering]

Leader: 
Daniel Creveling
Telephone: 
858-705-0897
Date: 
Sun, 2023-06-04
Leader Email: 
dancrev@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Easy
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

I would like to invite recent climbing school graduates on a descent of Pajarito Gorge in White Rock. Others are invited too, but the 2023 climbing school students get priority. This is not a class or workshop… just a canyon descent. Prior on-rope experience is required, but not canyoneering experience. I will go over some subtleties with single rope rappelling since that probably wasn’t part of the climbing school. This canyon has four rappels, longest is 120 feet. Your feet may get wet during the descent. The hike out has a bit of 3rd class scrambling in the sun.

Banco Bonito loop mountain biking 6/3/2023

Leader: 
Sylvie Adam
Telephone: 
206-280-4541
Date: 
Sat, 2023-06-03
Leader Email: 
sylvieadam01@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

8.6 miles loop around Banco Bonito which hugs the Western edge of the beautiful El Cajete meadow on Saturday June 3, 2023.

Expected ride time: around 3 hours.

Driving time: 45 minutes each way.

Easy pace: mile 3 is a long uphill on somewhat rugged double track: walking parts of it is ok.

Before leaving home, please ensure that your bike is in good working condition and that you have basic repair equipment (e.g., spare tube and pump).

Bring water, snack and perhaps a rain coat in case the rain comes early.

Pajarito - Valles - Pipeline Loop

Leader: 
Bill Priedhorsky
Telephone: 
5054120376
Date: 
Mon, 2023-05-29
Leader Email: 
bill@priedhorsky.net
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

Let's hike a lovely but not well-known loop in our own neighborhood to celebrate Memorial Day. We will leave from the Pajarito parking lot, go partway up the ski hill to a route that descends into the Valles Caldera, traverse the caldera for a couple of miles to Pipeline Road, then head back up to the caldera rim and through Canada Bonita back to Pajarito. Because the leader has an engagement the evening before, we will have a late start, at 9:30 AM. Plan to be out most of the day, and bring lunch, sun protection, and be prepared should it turn cool and rainy.

Second Graduate Climbing Afternoon

Leader: 
Norbert Ensslin
Telephone: 
505-662-1408
Date: 
Sat, 2023-05-27
Leader Email: 
norbert.ensslin@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Easy
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

We would like to schedule a second climbing afternoon for some of the graduates of this year’s Climbing School.  The goal is to introduce the graduates to other climbers in the Mountaineers and show them some of our local climbing areas.   Let’s go back to Gallows Edge this Saturday, May 27st, from 1 to 5 PM in the afternoon.  We will meet at the public access trailhead between 719 and 721 Meadow Lane in White Rock at 1 PM.

Climbing Afternoon for Climbing School Graduates

Leader: 
Norbert Ensslin
Telephone: 
505-662-1408
Date: 
Sun, 2023-05-21
Leader Email: 
norbert.ensslin@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Easy
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

I would like to schedule some climbing afternoons for the graduates of this year’s Climbing School.  The goal is to introduce the graduates to other climbers in the Mountaineers Club, and to show them some of our local climbing areas.   As a start, let’s go to Gallows Edge next Sunday, May 21st, from 2 to 6 PM in the afternoon.  We will meet at the public access trailhead between 719 and 721 Meadow Lane in White Rock at 2 PM.

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