This trip is a bicycle ride on paved roads from Jemez Springs to the Gilman Tunnels and back. The Gilman tunnels are located in the most scenic section of the Guadalupe River Box and were originally blasted out of the rock in the 1920's for a logging railroad. The cottonwoods along the route will hopefully be near the peak of their fall colors, making it a most beautiful ride.
We are going to explore the Sulfur and Alamo canyons, located in the southwestern part of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Highlights include sulfur fields and fumaroles, great views of several valleys and peaks, as well as several geothermal pools. We might also get a last glimpse of the Fall colors. Mileage will be 12 miles with a 1,800 feet elevation gain.
Our canyon outing for autumn 2022 will be a fully catered llama trek that totals 10 days and 9 nights. The trip will be limited to 6 participants, supported by 3 guides. All meals will be provided, but we will be on our own for hiking adventures most days. BJ Orozco, proprietor for Llama2Boot, will be our outfitter.
published by svetik.martin on Mon, 2022-09-12 08:22
Leader:
Lana Martin
Telephone:
505-412-0097
Date:
Sat, 2022-09-24
Leader Email:
svetik.martin@gmail.com
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Technicality:
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?:
Not allowed
Rescheduled due to a rainy weekend in Taos Ski Valley.
This trip is part of the 70th Anniversary celebration. The group will meet at the Sullivan Parking lot at 7:00 am and will carpool to Taos Ski area. From the trailhead, we will hike to Williams lake and continue to Wheeler Peak, 13,167 ft, the highest peak in New Mexico.
This trip is part of 70th Anniversary celebration. The group will meet at the Quemazon trailhead (48th and Trinity) at 9:00am. Parking is available at the trailhead. From there, we will hike down to West Road and reach Reservoir Road. We will continue hiking the Los Alamos Canyon pass the Reservoir, then connect to the newly completed Knapp trail. After a steep ascent on nicely graded switchbacks, we will reach Quemazon trail and hike down to complete the loop. We will return at about 12:30 pm. Bring water and a snack, dress according to weather conditions.
This trip is part of the 70th Anniversary celebration. Starting early from Pajarito Ski parking lot, we head out to Canada Bonita then toward Guaje Canyon. We will turn left before descending to the canyon and find a way to go up to Cerro Rubio. It is all off trail from here. From my hike here two years ago I know there are tremendous numbers of downed trees along the way. It is a challenging and difficult terrain to navigate. Please understand you should not be discouraged by constantly going above/under/around downed trees when you sign up for this hike.
published by sylvie.adam01 on Mon, 2022-09-05 20:34
Leader:
Sylvie Adam
Telephone:
206-280-4541
Date:
Sun, 2022-09-18
Leader Email:
sylvieadam01@gmail.com
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Technicality:
Intermediate
Are dogs allowed?:
Not allowed
This trip is part of 70th Anniversary celebration.
20 miles ride on Sunday 9/18/2022: start from NM4 Coyote Call parking lot to Cerro Abrigo via VC04 and back. 14 miles are on double track dirt road and the Cerro Abrigo 7 mile loop is a fairly rough old logging road (800 feet ascent) which may have some down trees to carry your bike over.
We will start early to try to see elks before they head for the hills.
Got a new mountain bike that needs to see some dirt? Let's meet at Kwage Mesa (horse stables) at 11am on Sept 17th and learn some new skils!
Park at the Kwage Mesa trailhead. There will be an hour or so of instruction and skills practice, followed by a ride on the trail out to the end of the mesa and back.
published by sylvie.adam01 on Mon, 2022-09-05 19:37
Leader:
Jean Dewart
Telephone:
505-412-5424
Date:
Sat, 2022-09-17
Leader Email:
jeandewart7@gmail.com
Difficulty:
Easy
Technicality:
Beginner
Are dogs allowed?:
Allowed
If you come to the Los Alamos Moutnaineers' 70th anniversary potluck at Urban Park from 5 to 8 PM on Saturday 9/17/2022, please bring your unneeded and intact tents, tarps, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, bivy bags, boots and shoes, wool socks, gloves and mittens, jackets, warm pants, and sweaters for men, women, and children.
We will distribute these much needed supplies to local homeless shelters. Gear and clothing may be gently used but should be clean and intact.
Demonstration of how to use phone apps for navigation, with emphasis on GaiaGPS app. How to select and download maps and routes prior to a trip. How to record and save tracks, insert photos, etc. Tips on organizing and viewing your saved tracks.
Meet at Urban Park picnic tables at 4 pm before the potluck.
