The Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) are offering a 2 day introduction to backpacking course on May 17-18. PEEC & LAM have backpacking gear to loan for this trip.
There is mandatory pre-meeting on Monday May 12th at PEEC - to go over the required gear/food and distribute packs/sleeping bags/tents to participants. We will also discuss the itinerary for the trip.
Join a 1 hour morning hike to enjoy the sunrise while speaking Spanish. All levels welcome, Spanish or hiking. Departing from Mitchell Trailhead promptly at 7:00am with return by 8:00am.
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.
