Canyoneering in Zion National Park
(A 2013 trip of the Los Alamos Mountaineers)
Pre-Trip Training: June 22nd and June 29th
Trip to Zion National Park: July 11th - 16th
Trip Leader: Dan Creveling (plus many people helping!)
Join Zack for a Rio Grande floating adventure. We will start at 11am on Sunday June 30 at the Red Dot trailhead, hike down to the river, continue up the river trail to the bottom of the Blue Dot. There, we will stop and enjoy lunch and inflate our floating toys/mattresses/water wings. We will then float back down to the Red Dot, wash off in the clean springs, and hike back to our cars.
The $3 vinyl inner tube toys at Smiths are suitable for this trip, and/or a life vest or wetsuit. Please invite summer students and postdocs.
published by bart.olinger on Mon, 2013-06-24 12:09
Leader:
Bart Olinger and Mary Thompson
Date:
Sat, 2013-06-29
Difficulty:
Moderate
Technicality:
Moderate
For a thorough description of the hike, see Craig Martin's book, 100 Hikes in New Mexico, (#17). Starting at 8:00, we will carpool to the Taos Ski Valley and park by the Bull-of-Woods trailhead (9,430 ft). We will hike to Bull-of-the-Woods pasture and turn north to Gold Hill (12,711 ft). Only at the beginning of the hike, on the way to Bull-of-the-Woods, is the trail moderately steep on a heavily used trail. The view from the top is wonderful, looking at Fraser, Wheeler, Katchina, and the Truchas peaks to the south and as far as southern Colorado, the Blanca peaks, to the north.
For adult hikers who want to experience the backcountry beyond day hikes. Both beginner backpackers and those with experience will benefit from the presentations (either June 18 presentation or this class) and guided backpacking trip (July 20/21). Participants can choose to participate in any of the three courses independently. Beginners are highly encouraged to attend one of the two classes before buying gear for the actual trip.
Schedule:
• Thursday, June 27, from 6 - 7:30PM at REI in Santa Fe. Instructor: Rick Light
While we wait for summer rains, the forests are closing one by one. But that doesn't mean we cannot go hiking. Northside across from Taos Ski Valley is a private piece of land that rises from the Ski Valley parking lot to the summit of Frazer Mountain at 12,163 feet, with 2,800 feet of vertical gain. There is an admission fee of $5 - please bring exact change.
Tuesday, June 18, from 7-8PM in Los Alamos. Instructor: Momo Vuyisich
One hour presentation, focused mostly on backpacking gear. After attending this class, you will be able to easily select the most appropriate gear for your backpacking needs.
Class is free, but each participant must register by e-mailing Momo Vuyisich (info@wildwestgallery.com). The class location will be e-mailed to you.
TRIP IS NOW ON HOLD (6/5/13) DUE TO FIRE CLOSURES IN THE PECOS WILDERNESS. Mary will be in touch with participants.
TRIP IS NOW FULL. Contact Mary to be put on a wait list.
Strenuous hike to Santa Fe Baldy, joint trip with the Sierra Club. 14 miles round-trip, 3500' gain, moderately fast pace. Limit of eight hikers. One or two dogs ok, must have leash for lunch stops . Mary Thompson mary14er@gmail.com
Some folks had to drop out - Contact Evan to join the trip!
Let's take a 3 day backpack trip up the Adams Fork of the Conejos River in the South San Juan Wilderness in southern Colorado. Leave Friday morning and begin hiking by 1 pm near the western end of Platoro Reservoir. Hike about 5 miles (1200 ft elevation gain) up the Adams Fork drainage to timberline and camp at about 11,000 ft. Saturday - day hike to Summit Peak (13,300 ft) - early start required. Other day hikes possible. Hike out Sunday morning & drive home.
Limit - 12 people
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.
