World champion big mountain steep skier Dean Cummings will be at Pajarito Mountain Lodge, October 28 from 4-6pm. Dean will be sharing his Steep Life Protocols for smart travel in avalanche-prone backcountry terrain. Afterward, Dean will be available for poster signings in an informal meet and greet atmosphere (snacks provided). Learn the methodology and protocols that have been developed by Dean in his 20 years of guiding in Valdez, AK and be inspired by epic first descents.
While the lovely autumn is still upon us, I'd like to do some more exploring in the Abiquiu / Ghost Ranch area. Our objective will be the red rock country of Ghost Ranch, concentrating on the southeasternmost corner of the cliffs and mesas, away from Ghost Ranch headquarters. We will check in at headquarters, then park at the rest area along highway 84 and head into the cliffs for a few hours of free-form exploring. I'll carry a rope to assist any low-angle scrambling that might arise, but we will not be doing any high angle technical stuff.
Objective Oriented.
Overview: The objective is to complete a circuit that includes the summits of both West (13,500’) and East (12,650’) Spanish Peaks. The difficulty arises in that this circuit is approximately 15 mi in length with 7,000 feet of total vertical gain. We will leave Los Alamos around noon on Saturday Oct. 6 and drive approximately 5 h to Cordova Pass Campground.
2 Week trip to Chiapas Mexico with the Los Alamos Mountaineers.
Dick Opsahl will be the official leader for this Mountaineers trip to Chiapas from Jan 17-31, 2013. I, Sherry Hardage, am organizing it. I lived in San Cristobal de las Casas for 7 months and know the state reasonably well.
The Los Alamos Opera Guild, Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos Atomic
City Transit, Los Alamos Commerce Development Corporation, and Don Quixote
Distillery & Winery are co-hosting Mozart on the Rocks - Opera at
Bandelier on September 29, 2012. This first-ever event is an opportunity
for those not familiar with opera to participate in an introductory
experience, as well as for opera aficionados to enjoy listening in a
special venue. The performance will be held in the evening, after the
Join Zack for a run from the Mitchell Trailhead to Pajarito Ski Hill via Guaje Ridge to celebrate Ullrfest.
What: 8 mile one-way from the Michell trail to the Ski Hill. Return to Sullivan field via free county bus.
When: Sept 29. Meet at the trailhead at 11am to get to the party by 1ish.
How: Running. With enough people, different pace groups will form and people can go at their own pace. There is a party on the deck after, so if any particular person is slower it won't be a problem.
Counterpoint to running to the hill, how about a moderate walk/hike instead. Join Lisa and Kei 9:00 a.m. Saturday September 29 at the Sullivan Field parking lot. From there it's a walk through the western area, then up Quemazon trail to Guaje Ridge. Greet the hard-core as they stagger past us near the end (they're starting at 11:00am). Should take FOUR [corrected from email] hours more or less. Stay for the Ullrfest or not (I think the beer starts flowing at noon and the live music starts at 1:00pm), catch a bus back to Sullivan Field.
published by Peter_McLachlan on Tue, 2012-07-24 17:35
Leader:
Peter McLachlan
Date:
Sat, 2012-09-22
Difficulty:
Moderate
Technicality:
Beginner
This overnight hike is my favorite hike in New Mexico. It is close by, just East of Espanola. The trail head is at 9,000 feet with a wooded trail up to three pretty lakes at 11,400 feet surrounded by towering Truchas peaks. The trail is six miles in and is never terribly steep despite the significant elevation gain. We will hike in on Saturday, spend one night around the lakes, and come out on Sunday.
I hope that you will join me for this beautiful short outing.
