Author Archives: George Young

Cañada de las Milpas Hike – 02/21/2018

Posted on February 22, 2018 by George Young

Exploring with Pat – headed for White Mesa Bike Trails and the two-track going north in the Cañada de las Milpas on the west side of Dragon Back.  We planned to hike west across the Cañada and up onto the … Continue reading →

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Ponderosa Mesa Hike – 02/18/2018

Posted on February 22, 2018 by George Young

Went looking for a hike with no snow or muddy roads, headed for FR 269 which goes up San Juan Canyon from the upper end of the village of Ponderosa. But … ’tis winter when the Forest Services closes many … Continue reading →

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Del Agua Hike – 03/22/2015

Posted on February 14, 2018 by George Young

Feb 2018: This is another ‘looking back’ entry in our Hiking Journal. The Hike Statistics Total Distance:  5.13 miles Elevation: start  5,948 ft, maximum  7,168 ft,  minimum  5,948 ft Gross gain:  1,222 ft.  Aggregate ascending  1,855 ft, descending  1,855 ft … Continue reading →

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Cienega Canyon Hike – 04/19/2015

Posted on February 13, 2018 by George Young

The Hike Feb 2018: This is another ‘looking back’ entry in our Hiking Journal. Statistics Total Distance:  7.22 miles Elevation: start  7,235 ft, maximum  9,229 ft,  minimum  7,235 ft Gross gain:  1,224 ft.  Aggregate ascending  2,716 ft, descending  2,717 ft … Continue reading →

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Mesa de Cuba Hike – 03/27/2015

Posted on February 13, 2018 by George Young

Feb 2018: This is another ‘looking back’ entry in our Hiking Journal. This area has the most fascinating geology – rock formations, soil types, and an occasional piece of petrified wood.  Just wandering around, we found so many interesting feats … Continue reading →

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Stable Mesa and Kiva Ruins Hike – 05/03/2015

Posted on February 13, 2018 by George Young

This was our first foray into visiting Pueblo ruins in the Jemez Mountains based on a report from ondafringe, “Day Hike: Stable Mesa to Kiva Ruins“.   I’ve since learned that these are the Tovakwa Pueblo ruins. The Drive In The … Continue reading →

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Finca las Nieves Tour (Oaxaca) – 01/27/2018

Posted on February 11, 2018 by George Young

Spending a few days on the coast in Puerto Escondido during our trip to Oaxaca we came upon an interesting excursion – a visit to a coffee plantation.  The Tour Felix was our guide, taking us to Finca las Nievas … Continue reading →

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Etla Valley Hike (Oaxaca) – 01/12/2018

Posted on February 9, 2018 by George Young

The Lending Library in Oaxaca arranges for numerous hikes throughout the year. Jay and I joined a group for a hike in the Etla Valley, northwest from Oaxaca City.  They provided vans from the City for a group of about … Continue reading →

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Latuvi Hike (Oaxaca) – 01/10/2018

Posted on February 8, 2018 by George Young

Pat & I taveled to Oaxaca, MX, planning to spend three and half weeks, two weeks in Oaxaca City then a week in Puerto Escondido; Jay joined us for the first week and a half.  We arranged with a friend … Continue reading →

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Switzer Canyon Trail Hike – 12/29/2017

Posted on January 1, 2018 by George Young

Holiday’s visit with Sarah and Charlotte: Christmas in Tucson, a stop in Phoenix, then to Flagstaff.  Hoping for snow – none.  Cold at night but warm daytime.  Found a trail close to the AirBnB – made for a really nice … Continue reading →

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