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Future program presenters are requested to send the Programs Chair (officer list here) brief write-ups of your intended presentations and one or two representative photos. This information will be posted on the webpage and included in the local newspapers, handouts, and posters. Note that future presentations are listed as well, if we have the details. Presentations predating this website can be found here

Skiing in Antarctica

Date: 
Tue, 2024-02-27

Rob Suminsby will speak about skiing in Antarctica at the February 27 Mountaineers meeting.

Gates of the Arctic National Park

Date: 
Tue, 2024-01-23

Tanja Pietrass will speak at the January 23 Mountaineers meeting, recounting her expedition to the Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Potpourri

Date: 
Wed, 2023-12-13

The Los Alamos Mountaineers will host the annual Potpourri at Fuller Lodge starting at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  Potpourri is a stew that consists of one part potluck and six parts ten-minute talks, simmered slowly in conversation and camaraderie. This is by far the most popular Mountaineers meeting of the year. Make your own early New Year's resolution to attend! The potpourri is a strictly in-person event, with no hybrid adjunct. It is the only meeting of the year not held at the Nature Center.

Off Trail Hiking in the Grand Canyon: Crystal / Phantom Creek Loop

Date: 
Tue, 2023-11-28

Mike Fugate will speak at the November 28 Mountaineers meeting. He writes: “My first backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon was in 1985.  Before the trip ended, I was hooked on Grand Canyon hiking.  After a few short backpacking trips on established trails, my interests turned to longer loop hikes in the remote backcountry, especially trips starting on the north rim.”

Rail diaries: Snowdonia

Date: 
Tue, 2023-10-24

Colin Hemez will speak at the October 24 Mountaineers meeting. He writes: “In the summer of 2022, I partook in a hiking trip through the mountains of northern Wales—an adventure enabled by Great Britain's extensive train network and venerable right to roam laws. In this talk, I'll share some photographs of the journey, discuss the history and future of walking in England, and reflect on the relationship between maps and the places they represent.”

A celebration of Nordic Skiing: The American Birkebeiner

Date: 
Tue, 2023-09-26

: The largest ski race in North America gathers over  10,000 skiers each year.  While the main focus is the marathon (50/55k) race, the entire week of events includes kids ski races, dog skijoring, ‘Giant’ ski race, sprint races, and 15/32k m races. There is a true celebratory spirit throughout the week called “Birkie Fever”.

Bicycle Adventures Around the World

Date: 
Tue, 2023-08-22

The August 22 Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Deniece Korzekwa will speak about her “Bicycle Adventures Around the World.”

Traversing the Wind River Range

Date: 
Tue, 2023-07-25

The July 25 Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Tanja Pietraß will speak about “Traversing the Wind River Range.”

With her friend David, Tanja cross the Wind Rivers on foot in August of 2022, starting at the Green Lakes and exiting at Big Sandy, covering about 86 miles. Despite the long drive (14 hours), climbing a wrong pass, a moose in camp, a run-in with a “bear”,  and daily rain showers, the Wind Rivers climbed to the top of her favorite mountain ranges.

Skiing the Haute Route

Date: 
Tue, 2023-06-27

The June 27 Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Rick Rubio will speak about “Skiing the Haute Route.”

Video recording here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yyaTI_w7vo&t=5s

The Haute Route is the name given to a route (with several variations) undertaken on foot or by ski touring between the Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France, and the Matterhorn, in Zermatt, Switzerland.

71 Years of Adventure -- A History of the Los Alamos Mountaineers

Date: 
Tue, 2023-05-23

The May 23rd Mountaineers meeting will be in-person, with a hybrid adjunct. Norbert Ensslin will speak about “71 Years of Adventure -- A History of the Los Alamos Mountaineers.”

Video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQpM4E-2RsA

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