[NMCCSC] Jemez, los griegos

[Vicky Kauffman]

Ok, Dana was much clearer about our day. We had fun which is what is most
important!

On Sat, Dec 19, 2020, 9:09 PM <dana_price at gmx.com> wrote:

> Hi folks, just to clarify after looking at the map in Sam’s book. We
> started on Ladera trail; the lower portion is in good shape and other
> skiers had made a nice trail. Then we took the steeper old road to the east
> because it was untracked. A few large logs to go around but manageable. If
> I’m interpreting the map correctly this goes up to Elk ridge. We arrived at
> Griegos junction and the burned “lunch log”. From there the upper part of
> Ladera had 3 logs across it and no easy way around so we tried skiing east
> on the “lower road” but that also was soon blocked.
> There were no other skiers’ tracks at Griegos junction. We tried to go
> down Ladera but lost it in the downed trees so ended up on lower road which
> has new steep berms across it and numerous logs that were hard to get
> around. Lots of locust brush and downed trees. We rejoined Ladera trail
> near the powerline area.
> After seeing Vicky back to her car I did another lap and was able to
> follow Ladera (with some detours) back up to intersect our path on the road
> a little below Griegos jct.
> So I think it’s possible to follow Ladera all the way up to Griegos jct.
> if you’re willing to step over a few logs and do some bushwhacky detours.
> Attached is a picture of us at the lunch log and one from my second lap on
> the middle section of Ladera. There was lots of elk sign (tracks, poop, bed
> down spots) where the trail goes up a little valley.
> Dana Price
>
> On 12/19/20 at 5:07 PM, Vicky Kauffman via NMCCSCeGroup wrote:
>
> From: "Vicky Kauffman via NMCCSCeGroup" <nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com>
> Date: December 19, 2020
> To: "Cross County Ski Club" <nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com>
> Cc:
> Subject: [NMCCSC] Jemez, los griegos
> Just want to let folks know. Dana Price and I tried Los Griegos today and
> initially were pleased with the snow BUT after heading left at the first y
> we thought we'd go uphill thinking it would be easier. we ran into numerous
> downed trees. We managed to find our way to the lunch log but it is quite
> different from years ago when there was a lush forest to admire.
>
> We proceeded to go back what we remember as the switch back trail and
> again there are so many downed trees in the area that it takes the fun out
> of it. The schrubery that is growing back is some serious thicket, catching
> your legs, poles and/or skis.  Dana went back up the old road we came back
> on to see if she could see the switchback trail from that end. We had
> obviously gotten off it.
>
> Overall, I'd say it was a lovely day but sadly this area that used to be
> one of my favorites has much work to revive it. Nature is trying as well as
> serious work crews led by Sam Beard. I'll try to go with them when I can.
>
> Needs lots more snow up there but it's always a stunning drive.
> Hope all had a good day somewhere!
> Vicky Kauffman
>
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