I did SF Baldy a couple weeks ago. The first couple miles of the Windsor Trail had a ton of ice on it. Its just a little down hill but I'd bring spikes just so you don't have to watch each step. Enjoy!Greenhouseguy wrote:Yes, Jim, I thought about that trip and threw some handwarmers in my backpack just in case. I also have a lanyard on my camera so it won't pop out of my pocket again! I called the ranger station in Questa for conditions, and he sure didn't offer me any encouragement. We'll probably hit Santa Fe Baldy instead. Thanks for all the responses.semitrueskerm wrote:Be careful, Greenhouse. That Williams Lake route does go through some dicey areas that look as though they could break loose. There wasn't much snow then when Mongoose & I climbed it a few weeks ago, but Mongoose & I commented on how we might be uncomfortable if it had more snow. I don't think it should deter you from going, especially if a trail has been broken...but be aware, as I'm sure you will.
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Wheeler Peak, New Mexico
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Re: Wheeler Peak, New Mexico
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Re: Wheeler Peak, New Mexico
I think I made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. Wound up hiking the La Luz Trail on Sandia Peak; it was well worth the effort.
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Awesome! It's been such a pretty few days... I bet it was great.Greenhouseguy wrote:I think I made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. Wound up hiking the La Luz Trail on Sandia Peak; it was well worth the effort.
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It was beautiful up there at sunset yesterday. So many colors and such expansive views to the west; I hadn't seen that much red in a sunset in quite a long time.I think I made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. Wound up hiking the La Luz Trail on Sandia Peak; it was well worth the effort.
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Greenhouseguy,
Nice photo. Ever think of hiking the Truchas? They are south of Wheeler Peak. If you are I would like to tag along.
Nice photo. Ever think of hiking the Truchas? They are south of Wheeler Peak. If you are I would like to tag along.
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It's usually like that here.B[3] wrote:It was beautiful up there at sunset yesterday. So many colors and such expansive views to the west; I hadn't seen that much red in a sunset in quite a long time.I think I made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. Wound up hiking the La Luz Trail on Sandia Peak; it was well worth the effort.
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Yeah, I see what you mean!It's usually like that here.
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Absolutely. Several people have recommended the Truchas Peaks to me, and they seem like the perfect place to be in early fall. I'll have to start making plans! Sandia was a real eye-opener. It looks like a big lump of rock from the interstate. Up close, it has granite towers that would look right at home in Yosemite. The scenery beat all expectations.NM_Hiker wrote:Greenhouseguy,
Nice photo. Ever think of hiking the Truchas? They are south of Wheeler Peak. If you are I would like to tag along.
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I'm absolutely down for the Truchas! I see them from my house every day, and I want to be up there so bad! I'm very interested in a winter backcountry trip to ski them, depending on snowpack, if anybody is interested.Greenhouseguy wrote:Absolutely. Several people have recommended the Truchas Peaks to me, and they seem like the perfect place to be in early fall. I'll have to start making plans! Sandia was a real eye-opener. It looks like a big lump of rock from the interstate. Up close, it has granite towers that would look right at home in Yosemite. The scenery beat all expectations.NM_Hiker wrote:Greenhouseguy,
Nice photo. Ever think of hiking the Truchas? They are south of Wheeler Peak. If you are I would like to tag along.
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