Anticipating a lock-down in New Mexico beginning tomorrow, as has been mandated by many state governments, we went out for a short but muddy hike … Read more...
Category Archives: Nature
Ides of March
Some sun and chilly winds for our off-trail adventure. Not nearly as muddy as last Saturday, and it was exhilarating to be out and about … Read more...
Early March
A warm and sunny tee-shirt day for our off-trail adventure. We headed directly for the cliffs to avoid the snow, ice, and mud of a … Read more...
Leap Day
Much warmer, but some snow and mud for our off-trail adventure. It was beyond magnificent to be amongst the amazing rock formations, boulders, ancient trees, … Read more...
Artemus in his Winter Coat
Ides of January
Much warmer today than last time for our off-trail adventure. We took our usual backcountry route, hiking amongst the ancient junipers, piñons, boulders, colorful lichens, … Read more...
Freezing Temps and Icy Winds
Below freezing when we set out on our off-trail adventure. Thermal layers and longs were the order of the day, and we headed directly for … Read more...
First Off-Trail Adventure of the Year
Trails were drier than Wednesday, but still snow, ice, and mud in places. Thermal gear was a must at the start, with the icy winds, … Read more...
First Hike of 2020
There was a fair bit of snow in places, and some mud on the trail. Thermal gear was in order due to strong, icy winds.… Read more...
Winter Solstice
Finally returned to off-trail hiking after more than six weeks, due to injuries, snow, and muddy trails. Despite frigid temps, it was inspiring, uplifting, and … Read more...
