Past Trips

This will be a fun day hike starting at the bottom of the Aspen lift and continuing down the back of Pajarito Mountain. We will traverse the edge of the valley floor along the base of Cerro Grande and then hike one mile up the Valle Grande trail to the cars on Hwy. 4. From there we will shuttle back to Ullrfest and enjoy the music and beer.

Let's hike up to the top of the Sandia Mountains via La Luz trail (note - change of date to Saturday).  Begin hike at base of tram.  Hike 2 miles to the north along the base of the mountains to La Luz trail.  Hike up La Luz trail to the Crest and then over to the top of the tram.  Return to parking lot via tram ($12 per person).  Total distance = 9 miles.  Elevation gain =4200 ft.  The hike will take about 6 hours.  We will meet in Los Alamos at 6:45 am to carpool.  Email jdewart@q.com to sign up.

Let's pull together a Mountaineer party to help the Ski Club on their work day, and get in some exercise while doing it. We'll hike up one of the runs side by side, lopping aspen shoots as we head towards the top, then hike down to the barbeque on the deck. Meet at Sullivan Field at 12 noon, and bring a long-handled pruning lopper if you have one. Please RSVP to Bill Priedhorsky at bill@priedhorsky.net.

Trip is full.  Email Bill to be put on the wait list.  In early September, we will explore a new piece of the canyon country: Tsegi Canyon, tributaries of which hold Betatakin and Keet Seel ruins. This area is located just west of Monument Valley, and is full of small, medium and large cliff dwellings. The canyons are scenic, but the main attraction are the sites. With an elevation of about 6300 feet, we can go earlier in the fall than our regular canyon trips. The two photos below show some of the scenery and ruins.

Join the Opsahls for a 3 day trip exploring the Channel Islands off Santa Barbara, California on a 68 foot 30 passenger motor boat. The trip boards in Santa Barbara at 8 PM, Wednesday, Sept 4 and returns at 5 PM Saturday, Sept 7. All meals are included, and special diets can be accomodated. Activities include naturalist led hikes on uninhabited islands with unique fauna and flora, bird watching, frolicking with sea lions, sea kayaking and snorkeling, even stand up paddling (equipment can be rented). Sleeping in curtained off single or double bunks.

Monday, Sept 2, Labor Day.  Strenuous hike of La Vega Loop including The Elevator.  Hike begins at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, on the Winsor Trail.  About eight miles, 3,000 foot gain.  The Elevator is a two mile, 2,000 foot gain section near the end of the hike.  Parts of our trail will go through the Pacheco burn area, some rough terrain, stream crossings and downed trees.  One or two dogs OK, must be leashed at lunch stops and if we run into cows.  To sign up, contact Mary Thompson at  mary14er@gmail.com.

Note: trip difficult will be between beginner and advanced, depending on the day trips one chooses.

Sunday morning hike-Slot canyon to raven drop point - from the end of North Mesa in Los Alamos
9:00 till about 12:00
About 3 miles
Minor exposure on section of trail
Easy bouldering
bushwhacking  possible water pockets
500 ft vertical

 
Pot luck lunch
I will supply hamburgers, bratwurst, and buns.
Bring a side dish or beverage to share.  BYOB

Please RSVP for meeting location and pot luck.   dongettemy1946@gmail.com