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Date Posted  05/26/2020
Date Climbed   05/24/2020
Author  jasayrevt
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 New Mexico State Highpointing   

Goals: Wheeler Pk (13,161′) (We added Mt. Walters (13,141') for Extra Credit)

Date: May 24th, 2020

Trailhead: Williams Lake

Approach Selected: Standard

Participants: Jason Sayre, CPA, Lisa Carol Veraldi

Approximate Route Specs:

Distance: 8.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 3,100+ gain

Class: 2

This qualifies as quite an excellent way to climb two 13er mountains via my indicated breathtaking, nice, and relaxing line. I highly recommend our trip. My Fiancée and I did encounter some boot-packed snow at lower elevation. However, it was still relatively straightforward. Understand health-minded City-side training does assist tremendously with completing the hike.

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Getting Started
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Lisa Moving Well
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Pretty Vista
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Ascent Gully
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Making Solid Progress
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Plaque
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Old Mike (Neighboring 13er)
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Wow, Simply Stunning
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Topping Out. Elated
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Summit One. Very Happy Couple
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All Smiles
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Friendly Chipmunk
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Summit Two
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Finishing Up

Please continue enjoying that Alpine Country mecca, everyone. We truly are fortunate here. I will keep writing useful Beta and Trip Reports as I continue steadily summiting these 13ers. Well done, Lisa Carol Veraldi, my Love.

Thank you kindly, folks




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Comments or Questions
supranihilest
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Cool
5/26/2020 1:16pm
Not many reports on those other Sangre 13ers, the ones in New Mexico. As someone who's looking to climb all of New Mexico (and Utah's) 13ers, perhaps as early as this year, this is a good sign that I should start researching things!


jasayrevt
User
Much Appreciated
5/26/2020 1:34pm
Glad. I agree. Thus, I try and always post helpful information for other driven, motivated people. Seven 13ers in New Mexico. So, entirely doable. Have safe travels


Jay521
User
Wind?
5/26/2020 9:52pm
I about got blown off the summit some time back and from what I've read, the wind always seems to blow on Wheeler. Did you find that to be the case?

Very nice report - as always...


jasayrevt
User
Grateful
5/27/2020 8:31am
about receiving your message. Happy consistently issuing another one. We had comfortable spring conditions


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