Diablo Canyon Recreational Area is located to the northwest of the city of Santa Fe, NM. Diablo Canyon Recreational Area is known for its incredible basalt columns and is a popular hiking and climbing location, and has appeared in numerous film sets.
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a hiking, photography, and ecological wonderland. The park holds the tallest largest dunes in North America (some reaching over 750 feet in height!), has a seasonally flowing stream, and numerous access points. Biggest sandbox around! Geology The following is an excerpt from Colorado Rocks. Check the …
This is a list of favorite Albuquerque area hikes for a variety of hiker types.
What to wear to go hiking depends on where you are, what your conditions are, how long you are hiking, and personal comfort. Hiking Gear: What’s on your back? Clothing is an important part of planning for your hike. As a hiker, you want to be comfortable, safe, and able to move. The two words …
How to keep all the odds and ends in order, and accessible when you need them? When packing your backpack, put the heaviest items closest to your spine.
These are the hiking essentials every person needs when they hit the trail.
Logistics are the small but critical things that go into a hiking trip. These include permits, trail conditions, trail/area closures, fire awareness, transportation, weather, and communication.
Shorts or pants? Sun hat or beanie? The season and the weather can be huge factors in choosing your hiking route.
When choosing a trail, think about how long you want to be out on the trail. How much time do you have? Do you have all day, or just an hour or two?
How to plan a hike, or where should I go? A lot that goes into answering this question, including: How do I find a trail/route? What is in the route (how far, how much elevation) What season is it? What are other logistics I need to keep in mind? Today we'll talk about the first …
Continue reading How to Plan My Hiking Route Part 1: Where Am I Going?
Trail running gear! Who doesn't love the thought of cruising through the crisp, clean air, feet crunching as you fly through a forest? But...what do you wear? Trail running gear can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. What you need to trail run starts simple, and grows as your trail running does. For …