published by Norbert Ensslin on Thu, 2013-05-16 13:31
Leader:
Norbert Ensslin and John Pianezze
Date:
Sat, 2013-06-08
Difficulty:
Easy
Technicality:
Moderate
The two trips to Penitente and Tres Piedras will continue John Pianezze's series of trips for climbing school graduates from this year or other recent years. These are intended to be fun, moderate outings to some of our favorite climbing areas so that graduates can continue to improve their climbing skills and get a reward for their hard work during the school! Both areas provide opportunities to toprope climbs in the 5.6 to 5.10 range, and Penitente also provides opportunities to do easy leads in the 5.6 to 5.8 range.
May 29, 2013 - trip now cancelled due to closure of river access due to fire danger.
Canoe/kayak the Rio Grande, joint trip with the Sierra Club. We will paddle the section from Algodones to Alameda, about 5 hours and Class I, suitable for intrepid beginners as well as (possibly rusty?) veterans.
published by Norbert Ensslin on Thu, 2013-05-16 13:29
Leader:
Norbert Ensslin and John Pianezze
Date:
Sun, 2013-05-26
Difficulty:
Easy
Technicality:
Moderate
The two trips to Penitente and Tres Piedras will continue John Pianezze's series of trips for climbing school graduates from this year or other recent years. These are intended to be fun, moderate outings to some of our favorite climbing areas so that graduates can continue to improve their climbing skills and get a reward for their hard work during the school! Both areas provide opportunities to toprope climbs in the 5.6 to 5.10 range, and Penitente also provides opportunities to do easy leads in the 5.6 to 5.8 range.
I would like to announce a backpacking trip into Cruces Basin for Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27). Cruces Basin is pristine wilderness located west of San Antonio mountain near the New Mexico/ Colorado border. This trip will be a mellow and family-friendly adventure with a short hike to our camp followed by hikes to explore the Basin. We can break into groups for day hiking, for those that want to adventure out further and those that want to do shorter day hikes. There have been previous trips into Cruces Basin by the Mountaineers, all of which have been a great time. Please see the
published by mraltherr1@gmail.com on Mon, 2013-04-22 23:14
Leader:
Michael Altherr
Date:
Fri, 2013-05-24
Difficulty:
Moderate
Technicality:
Moderate
Both an Objective Oriented and Exploratory Trip to the Spanish Peaks Widerness.
Overview: As long as I have traveled South along I-25, the Spanish Peaks have callled to me like the sirens of Greek mythology. This has been going on for over 35 years. It is time to answer the sirens call. Attractions: Interesting geologic formations, and stunning views being the eastern most prominences rising to over 10,000’ above the great prairie.
published by john.pianezze on Mon, 2013-05-13 10:42
Leader:
John Pianezze
Date:
Sun, 2013-05-19
Difficulty:
Moderate
Technicality:
Moderate
The end of Climbing School has left a hole to fill: what’s next? With the help of our instructors I got a few ideas on some good places outside the White Rock area, where students can improve their skills, learn more about leading, and enjoy the great vertical outdoors.
The first of these trips will be at Las Conchas.
This trip is only for this year's Climbing School Graduates, as well as recent graduates. If you graduated within the past few years, and you didn't get much of a chance to practice - now is the time!
Trip is full. Once again we return to the Canyon Country, in what, according to my best reckoning, is my 100th lifetime trip. Our goal is the South Fork of Ticaboo Creek, accessible by trail from its south rim by people and llamas. Our previous trips to this country have targeted the nearby main fork, and we spent little time in the South Fork (see the 2009 trip report). The upstream terrain in the South Fork offers a new range of adventures - we can expect the usual domes, slickrock, and slot canyons.
Still haven't made it to the highest point in New Mexico? Join us for a hike to Wheeler Peak.
The Williams Lake trail to the summit is approximately 7 miles round trip
and is a steep switchback class 2 trail. Total elevation gain of 2,970 ft; highest elevation 13,161 ft. Moderate pace. We expect to start out on snow, and will finish the peak hiking. Limit of 12 hikers. One or two dogs ok, must have leash.
published by bart.olinger on Tue, 2013-04-23 10:14
Leader:
Bart Olinger
Date:
Sat, 2013-04-27
Difficulty:
Hard
Technicality:
Moderate
This hike is number 36 in Craig Martin's 100 hikes in New Mexico. Craig says the elevations are from 7,025 to 8,790 ft with 2,200 ft of elevation gain. We will start at Guaje Pine(s) Cemetery, the lowest point, taking the Perimeter trail to the Mitchell trail, then hike up to the Guaje Ridge trail, then east to the Cabra trail, and finally hike down to Rendija Canyon and back to the cemetery. This is the route of the Jemez Trail Run 1/2 marathon, minus the Posse Shack spur.The distance is about 10 miles and is an excellent shakedown hike for the upcoming hiking season.
