[NMCCSC] Class I and Class II tour to VCNP, Sat., Feb. 8

[Terri Elisberg via NMCCSCeGroup]

Just to clarify,  my class 2 outing will be about 7 or 8 miles tops. Not
doing 11 miles but others can if they choose.
to.
Terri Elisberg

On Thu, Feb 6, 2020, 6:28 PM Sam via NMCCSCeGroup <
nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Hello Skiers,
>
> On Saturday, February 8, Terri Elisberg and I will lead an outing to the
> Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP). I will lead a Class I tour to the
> History Grove, and Terri will lead a Class II tour to South Mountain.  A
> map of the VCNP winter trails and a Google Earth Satellite Photo with
> trails shown are presented in the attached Word document.
>
> 1. A self-led Class I tour follows the 1.5-mile trail around Cerro La
> Jara at the check-in station in the west end of Valle Grande. There is also
> a Class I trail to a pond NE of the check-in station, and one may ski
> anywhere in the meadows surrounding the parking lot. These routes have very
> little elevation change.
>
> 2. I will lead a Class I tour to the history grove (1.5 miles one-way) and
> cabin area. The RT distance is about 4 miles, and the elevation change is
> 200 feet. There are no groomed trails this year due to a staff shortage. We
> will be descending 200 feet in elevation returning; therefore, skiers on
> this tour must be able ski down easy to moderate slopes.
>
> 3. Terri will lead a Class II tour to South Mountain. This route goes to
> the west and then south to where the route starts up wide logging roads
> toward the top of South Mountain. Most of the grades are moderate, and the
> snow on the north side of this mountain is usually good. From the check-in
> station, the first approximately 2.5 miles are across a valle with gentle
> grades. The total RT distance to the peak is 11 miles, and the elevation
> change is 1300 feet.
>
> The 2-mile dirt road from NM-4 to the check-in station is plowed, and it
> can be snow packed or muddy, depending on the temperatures. 4WD or
> all-wheel drive vehicles are recommended, but front-wheel drive vehicles
> can also be driven, if the road is not too muddy.
>
> Last Saturday, several vehicles were permitted to drive to the cabin area
> and park in 3 lots there. We may be able to take a few 4WDs and all-wheel
> drive vehicles to the cabin area, but there are no guarantees. If we drive
> to the cabin area, we will ski routes to the north and visit more parts of
> the VCNP.
>
> Bring ski equipment, lunch, drinks, and snacks. Dress warmly, because in
> the mornings the temperatures in the bottom of Valle Grande can be low.
>
> *Skiers are encouraged to bring MaxiGlide or some similar wax *to put on
> ski bottoms in warm conditions to prevent the formation of ice on the
> bottom of the skis. Maxiglide is usual available at REI for about $15 for a
> small plastic container. It has the consistency of lard.
>
> Meet on the *west side *of the Target parking lot at the intersection of
> Paseo del Norte and I-25N at 8 am.
>
> If we are meeting you at the Home Depot on US-550 west of Bernalillo, we
> should be there about 8:30. We meet on the *WEST side of the shed display
> *on the *WEST* side of the large HD parking lot.
>
> Bring about $15 for car expenses, if you plan to ride with another driver.
>
> Please email me, if you plan to go or have questions.
>
> Sam Beard
> samgbeard at msn.com
>
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