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.
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
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!
