Llama trip plans for spring 2025 have been in flux, but a plan is starting to gel. Llama packer BJ and I have agreed to dates for a drop camp, although we are still thinking about destination. The previously announced April llama trek may still go, but directly with BJ, not as a Mountaineers trip. I will take part in this trip, not the llama trek.
Canyoneering season is here. Perhaps you need some skills practice. Evan Rose and John Davey will set up some anchors at the White Rock Y (just east of the junction of NM4 and NM502). This area offers short drops and easy walk-ups back to the top of the ropes.
This is the fifth annual spring climb to iconic Cabezon Peak.
Cabezon Peak towers 2000 feet above the Rio Puerco Valley. This volcanic plug is the remnant of the core of a volcano - like Shiprock. Appearing impregnable, Cabezon can nonetheless be ascended by the intrepid mountaineer who follows the hidden route that wends its way through a crack in the peak's defenses. Said mountaineer must be able to execute a couple of low fourth class maneuvers in pursuit of the summit and its spectacular views.
Trip participants are expected to be prepared for the level of technicality and the level of difficulty. Trip participants should be aware that outdoor activities such as this one, can be hazardous and involve danger to participants. By signing up for this trip, the participant is accepting any and all risks of injury and death. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver at the beginning of the trip.
We have picked new dates after previously postponing due to weather. The trip is full - participants who signed up in the fall will have the opportunity to secure your spot again. Please email if you'd like to be added to the waitlist.
The Los Alamos Mountaineers and PEEC are jointly sponsoring 2 classes on knots for rock climbing:
Rock Climbing Knots 101
March 11, 2025
6:30pm-8:30pm
Have you always wanted to learn how to tie safe, efficient, and correct knots? During this 2-hour, hands-on course, you will join Kei Davis and other instructors from the Los Alamos Mountaineers and learn the basics of climbing knots. This is the first of two classroom sessions on rock climbing knots, each of which are limited to 20 participants. Advance registration is required.
It's time to dust off the cobwebs and rappel down a canyon. Let's do Pajarito Gorge in White Rock. This is not a class or workshop… just a canyon descent. Prior rappelling experience is required, but not canyoneering experience. This canyon has four rappels, longest is about 120 feet. It is usually possible to do this canyon without getting your feet wet. The hike out has a bit of 3rd class scrambling in the sun. We may need to cancel at the last minute due to weather, but that's how it goes sometimes with canyoneering.
