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4th of July Backpack - CDT Wolf Creek Pass to Cumbres Pass

published by tpietrass on Fri, 2026-05-29 07:15
Leader: 
Tanja Pietrass
Telephone: 
575-418-7969
Date: 
Thu, 2026-07-02
Leader Email: 
tpietrass@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

This is a multi-day backpack for what is considered the most beautiful setion of the CDT in Colorado. The hike itself is on a trail that is generally very well maintained. I have done the southern half of this trail and some sections of the northern half. Thus some of the terrain will be new to me as well meaing there is an exploratory component. In order to do the 65 miles in 4 days, it will be pretty healthy hikes every day (15-20 miles). The elevation gain over the distance is about 8,000 ft, so manageable.

Info session: 2027 American Birkebeiner Nordic Ski

published by AnnSatsangi on Sat, 2026-06-27 19:05
Leader: 
Ann Satsangi
Telephone: 
240-672-7110
Date: 
Tue, 2026-06-30
Leader Email: 
Annsats74@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Easy
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

Have you thought of skiing in the largest Nordic ski race in North America, taking on a marathon ski challenge, joining a huge celebration of Nordic skiing?  Ski race options span from the signature Birkebeiner 55k race, Korteloppet 30k, prime Haakon 15k, Junior competitive sprint races, Parabirkie, BarkieBirke (skijoring), BarneBirke kids race, and the Giant Ski. 

 

Cañon de Valle

published by anitaboshier09 on Fri, 2026-06-05 06:28
Leader: 
Anita Boshier/Joan Lucas
Telephone: 
5059207462
Date: 
Sun, 2026-06-28
Leader Email: 
anitaboshier09@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Allowed

This is one of our favorite hikes in Los Alamos. We will meet at the trailhead at 8 am. The trail starts on the west side of NM 501, approximately 1.7 miles past the LANL security checkpoint or the Pajarito Ski Hill turnoff.

Ski Hill Potluck Dinner Hike

published by efmillsnm on Mon, 2026-06-22 08:37
Leader: 
Alex Mills
Telephone: 
5054121745
Date: 
Sun, 2026-06-28
Leader Email: 
efmillsnm@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Allowed

The next ski hill potluck dinner hike is Sunday, June 28th.  We will meet at the ski hill parking lot and begin hiking up the service road at 4:30 PM.  Please bring a dish to share, your own plate, utensils, and beverage.  Rain gear and warmer clothing are highly recommended for the possibility of inclement weather, and the much cooler temperatures at the top of the mountain.

Cerro del Medio loop, Valles Caldera

published by Anonymous on Wed, 2026-06-10 17:43
Leader: 
Bill Priedhorsky
Telephone: 
(505) 412-0376
Date: 
Sun, 2026-06-21
Leader Email: 
bill@priedhorsky.net
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

This is another classic hike in the Valles Caldera National preserve, making a big loop through Obsidian Valley, along Valle de Los Posos, then hiking along the northern edge of the Valle Grande itself for the last half of the hike. The route is described in Coco Rae's book (page 58). It should have nice views almost throughout. Rae says "A gently rolling trail with minor elevation gain, passing through Obsidian Valley, forested groves, seculed backcountry valleys, and some burned areas, with great views...". The hike is 13.8 miles in distance, so we need to spend the full day.

Uncompahgre Wilderness

published by tim_rennick on Sun, 2026-05-10 20:24
Leader: 
Tim Rennick
Telephone: 
6144249906
Date: 
Fri, 2026-06-19
Leader Email: 
tim_rennick@hotmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

This trip is full.

We are headed to the San Juans for a long weekend to tackle two scenic 14ers, Uncompahgre and Wetterhorn. We will depart Los Alamos on Friday afternoon and establish a camp in the Matterhorn Creek Basin near timberline. This central location allows us to tackle both peaks from a single high camp. On Saturday, we will take on the broad, majestic slopes of Uncompahgre Peak. On Sunday morning, we will climb the more technical Wetterhorn Peak before packing out and returning home.

Ski Hill Potluck Dinner Hike

published by efmillsnm on Mon, 2026-06-15 09:01
Leader: 
Ellen FMills
Telephone: 
5056602345
Date: 
Fri, 2026-06-19
Leader Email: 
efmillsnm@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Allowed

The next ski hill potluck dinner hike is scheduled for Friday, June 19th.  We will meet at the ski hill parking lot and begin hiking up the service road at 5:00 PM.  Please bring a dish to share, your own plate, utensils, and beverage. Raingear and warmer clothing are recommended due to much cooler temperatures at the top of the mountain, and the potential for inclement weather.

Ski Hill Potluck Dinner Hike

published by efmillsnm on Mon, 2026-06-08 10:16
Leader: 
Ellen Mills
Telephone: 
5056602345
Date: 
Fri, 2026-06-12
Leader Email: 
efmillsnm@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Allowed

The next Ski Hill Potluck Dinner hike is Friday, June 12, 2026.  We will begin hikig up the service road at

5  PM.  Please bring a dish to share, your own plate, utensils, and beverage.  Warmer clothes and raingear are recommended due to cooler temperatures at the top of the mountain or inclement weather. The hike up the mountain takes about 45 minutes with an elevation gain of about 900 feet.

The views are specatcular and dinner with friends makes for a wonderful evening. 

Ski Hill Potluck Dinner Hike

published by efmillsnm on Mon, 2026-06-01 14:59
Leader: 
Ellen Mills
Telephone: 
5056602345
Date: 
Sun, 2026-06-07
Leader Email: 
Efmillsnm@gmail.com
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Allowed

The next ski hill hike will be Sunday, June 7th.  I have confirmed with the county that the road will be open to the public for a Sunday afternoon/evening hike. We will meet at the ski hill parking lot and start hiking up the service road at 4:30 PM.  This will give us more time at the top of the mountain.  

The hike up the mountain takes about 45 minutes with an elevation gain of about 900 feet. The views are spectacular, and sharing a meal with friends is a wonderful way to spend an evening.

Northwest Corner Trail, Valles Caldera

published by Anonymous on Sun, 2026-05-31 07:59
Leader: 
Bill Priedhorsky
Telephone: 
(505) 412-0376
Date: 
Sat, 2026-06-06
Leader Email: 
bill@priedhorsky.net
Difficulty: 
Moderate
Technicality: 
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?: 
Not allowed

This hike is described in Coco Rae's book on hiking in the Valles Caldera National Preserve (page 98), in a far corner of the preserve that I have not yet seen. So let's explore it. She says "A moderately challenging out-and-back hike in one of the least-visited areas of the Preserve, gently climbing from the Valle San Antonio to reach the northwestern boundary...". Depending on how far we can drive in, the hike is 9.7 to 12.3 miles in distance, and 1484 to 1724 feet of ascent.

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