Category Archives: Years

Brainard Lake Hike – 07/02/2018

This was our first chance to hike on our trip through Colorado.  On our way from Arvada to Central City, we drove to Boulder, then Nederland, then north to Ward and Brainard Lake, looking for high elevation (cool) and maybe … Continue reading

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San Gregorio Lake Hike – 08/01/2018

‘Tis summer, hot in the “low lands”.  San Pedro Parks beckons us, to it’s higher elevation and forested landscape.  Having hiked here with Jay two years ago, I’ve looked forward to returning with Pat.  The Hike ‘Tis much as I … Continue reading

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Borrego-Winsor-Bear Wallow Hike – 7/29/2018

Another venture to higher elevation for cooler temperatures, this time driving up Hyde Park Road from Santa Fe to the Borrego trailhead.  We started early enough to enjoy the cool air, tho’ it warmed up by the time we finished, … Continue reading

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Piedra Lisa North Hike – 01/18/2015

Statistics Total Distance:  4.13 miles Elevation: start  6,021 ft, maximum  7,161 ft,  minimum  6,021 ft Gross gain:  1,140 ft.  Aggregate ascending  1,559 ft, descending  1,566 ft Maximum slope: 48% ascending, 50% descending, 12% average Duration: 3:59 GPS Track Files for … Continue reading

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Rio de las Vacas Hike – 07/24/2018

Another day seeking cooler temperatures, so we headed to San Pedro Parks Wilderness with elevations above 8,000 feet.  However, with recent rains particularly in these mountains, we also chose to remain on paved roads (NM 126 is paved from Cuba … Continue reading

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Aspen Vista Hike – 07/22/2018

Seeking cooler temperatures, we headed for higher elevation – the Sangre de Christo mountains and the Aspen Vista trail. We began at nearly 10,000 feet; ’tis a steady climb up 3.4 miles to 11,300 feet.  Air temperature was much cooler … Continue reading

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Mitla & Matatlán Tour (Oaxaca) – 01/15/2018

This is another retro-post (June 2018), about one of the excursions during our visit to Oaxaca in Jan 2018. We engaged Eduardo, a great guide, for a visit to the villages of Mitla and Matatlán.  The Tour Mitla, in the … Continue reading

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Three Gun Springs Hike – 02/15/2015

Another retro-post (June 2018), a hike with Jay in the Sandias back in 2015. Statistics Total Distance:  4.89 miles Elevation: start  6,325 ft, maximum  7,924 ft,  minimum  6,325 ft Gross gain:  1,599ft.  Aggregate ascending  1,659 ft, descending  1,720 ft Maximum … Continue reading

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Mesa Chijuilla Expedition – 02/20/2015

Vince and I went ‘wandering’ beyond Mesa de Cuba in the San Juan Badlands.  This “expedition” (multiple hikes) began with exploration of the east side of Mesa Chijuilla.  We then checked out another area with interesting features some 3 miles … Continue reading

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Gooseberry Springs Trail Hike #2- 06/13/2018

Two weeks ago we hiked up the Gooseberry Springs Trail on Mount Taylor near Grants.  That was such a great hike, we decided to return soon with the goal of going all the way to the top.  So that we … Continue reading

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