Outings

Friday-Monday September 3-6 Colorado 14er Adventure! Mt. Sneffles (14,156) near Ouray, strenuous 8 miles, 3000’, scramble up a packed scree field, a 600' boulder-filled couloir, crux move with exposure through a notch, and final scramble to the top. Royal Drews, 699-8713

Saturday, September 4 Strenuous Hike to Jicarita Peak (12,835). Very early start, limit of 10. Dogs ok. Miguel DeLuca, 820-0042

Sunday, September 5 Moderate Hike to Round Mountain from Jack’s Creek CG, about 8 miles and 2000’ gain, dogs ok, Les Drapela, 438-3306

Sunday, September 5 Very Strenuous Hike to Wheeler Peak (13,161), 11-14 miles, 4300’ gain, very early start, optional overnight Sat the 4th. Marcia Skillman, 699-3008, marciaskillman@hotmail.com

Saturday, September 11 Easy/Moderate tour of Cejita Blanca Badlands near Cuba. Explore a "new" badlands replete with colorful rock formations, amusing hoodoos, gigantic iron concretions eroding from the soil, and an impressive grove of large grandfather junipers. All off trail, some steep areas. See why we think that this area should be protected. Several high-clearance vehicles needed; driving via Bernalillo. Call Norma McCallan 471-0005 or Tom Petencin 505-271-9928 (ABQ) or tompeten@msn.com).

Saturday, September 11 Moderate Hike to Rim Vista/Salazar on Continental Divide near Ghost Ranch, 8 miles, 1700’ gain, dogs ok, Dan Rusthoi, 690-8967

CHANGED: Sunday, September 12 . Strenuous Hike in the Latir Wilderness near Questa, one of the nicest areas in the state, to include Venado Pk and Latir Pk. 15 mile loop, 3700’ gain, 8-9 hours hiking. Two hour drive to trail head. Leave Santa Fe around 6 AM, back 6-7 PM. Nice car camping at Cabresto Lake trailhead for those who prefer. Robert Reifel, 984-1253 (WAS: Saturday, September 11)

Sunday, September 12 Fun…gus! Moderate mushroom-oriented hike, perhaps on the Winsor then up the Nambe Lake trail (max of 7 miles/2100’ gain with collection stops). Good monsoon season will ensure success. Art Judd, 982-3212

Sunday, September 12 Strenuous Hike to Lake Peak (12,409) near Santa Fe ski basin, 7 miles, 2000’ gain, Marcia Skillman, 699-3008, marciaskillman@hotmail.com

CANCELED: Saturday, September 18 Moderate/Strenuous hike along the Cañones Creek National Recreational Trail, north of the Valles Caldera. ~9 mile one-way with car shuttle, 2000 ft. cumulative climb. Michael Di Rosa, w: 667-0095 or h: 663-0648

Saturday, September 18 Joint Sierra Club/Los Alamos Mountaineers Strenuous Hike to Santa Fe Baldy (12,622), 14 miles RT, 3600' gain. Early start, moderately fast but not killer pace, fabulous views. Dogs ok. Mary Thompson mxtmary@yahoo.com, 469-9499

Saturday, September 18 Santa Fe River Cleanup 9a-11a Meet at Closson Street Footbridge. Wear long pants and bring work gloves and water. Contact Paige Grant paigeanna@comcast.net or 982-4081.

Saturday-Sunday, September 18-19. Colorado 14er trip to Mt. Shavano (14,229) near Poncha Springs. Very Strenuous 8-9 miles, 4600’ gain, easy scramble to the top (10m/5400’ for optional Tabeguach). Drive up and camp Sat; Sun bag peak and return. Patrick O’Keefe, 505-501-0688.

Sunday, September 19 Easy/Moderate Hike to Dear Trap Mesa (near Los Alamos). 5 miles RT, 500 ' elevation gain. Some rock scrambling, lovely views. Michael Goldey, 820-7302 or m.goldey@mindspring.com

Sunday, September 19 Strenuous Hike to Glorieta Baldy, 12 miles, 2800’ gain, dogs ok, Cynthia Good, 699-2717

Saturday, September 25 Easy-Moderate Hike to Cerro Azul, 6 miles R/T, some scrambling to the summit at the end. Carpool to Ojo Caliente and meet hike leader at the Mesa Vista Cafe. Need two high-clearance vehicles. Views all the way to Colorado. Bring lunch and plenty of water. We can explore the other peaks as desired. Contact Cinny Green, edit@thema.us or 505-699-4747

Saturday, September 25 Strenuous Hike in the Jemez, dogs ok. Norbert Sperlich (474-4354)

CHANGEDSunday, September 26 Moderate Hike to Tesuque Peak via Carl's Meadow, 5 miles and 2000’ gain, aspen might start turning. Daisy Levine, 466-8338, now leading for Alan Shapiro,

Sunday, September 26 Strenuous Hike to Pecos Baldy (12,529), 17 miles, 3800’ gain, dogs ok, Tobin Oruch, 820-2844

Saturday, July 17. Hike from Springtime Campground in the San Mateos - Beautiful wooded area, where we hope to see some great wildlife, spectacular views. Moderate to strenuous, 5 miles, about 1600’ gain. Kass Akers (575-430-1834).

Saturday, July 24. Hike Sawyer's Peak ~9mile RT, interesting warblers and ladybugs. Margot Wilson (575-744-5860).

Saturday, July 31. Hike to Indian Creek in the San Mateos - Beautiful views, old log cabin remains and spectacular views of Skeleton Ridge. 8 miles, 600’ gain, then drop into valley. Steep switchbacks, strenuous. Kass Akers (575-430-1834).

Saturday, August 14. Hike Railroad Canyon to wilderness boundary - 6 miles, 1600’ gain with wet foot crossings. Spectacular views, well worth the climb. Kass Akers (575-430-1834).

Saturday, August 28. Exploratory hike to an old mining ghost town in the San Mateos under Vicks Peak - Strenuous, 5 - 6 miles, 700’ gain. Kass Akers (575-430-1834).

Saturday, September 18. Monticello Box hike- Enjoy big cottonwoods, migrating birds, and stunning cliffs and bluffs in late summer glory. We will try our best to ignore the exploratory beryllium drilling that will be underway. Easy 4 mile RT. Dogs ok on leashes. Mary Katherine Ray (575-772-5655).

Saturday, September 25. Hike Blue Mountain from Springtime Camp Ground. Steep long trail out of canyon but worth the effort. Margot Wilson (575-744-5860).

Saturday, September 11 Easy/Moderate tour of Cejita Blanca Badlands near Cuba.- Explore a "new" badlands replete with colorful rock formations, amusing hoodoos, gigantic iron concretions eroding from the soil, and an impressive grove of large grandfather junipers. All off trail, some steep areas. See why we think that this area should be protected. Several high-clearance vehicles needed; driving via Bernalillo. Call Norma McCallan 471-0005 or Tom Petencin 505-271-9928 (ABQ)tompeten@msn.com).

Sunday , September 26. Desert Exploratory Hike - Tom Petencin (505/271-9928, tompeten@msn.com).

Santa Fean Al Webster is co-leading a national Sierra Club service outing to the Pecos National Historical Park. The outing takes place September 19-25, 2010. For more information follow this link.

http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/national/brochure/10333a.aspx

Most of you know that the Rio Grande Chapter offers hiking, bike rides, snowshoeing, and cross-country ski tours. But many of you may not know that the Sierra Club also offers more than 300 national and international outings every year.

Four of our local Sierra Club leaders are offering national and international outings in 2010 and 2011.

The Sierra Club's National Outings Program has announced it's Outstanding Leaders for 2009. Gene Goldberg and David Van Winkle, both of Santa Fe, were amongst those recognized by National Outings Director Tony Rango. Rochelle Gerratt, also of Santa Fe, received this award for 2008.