[NMCCSC] Otero Canyon Tijeras

[Deborah McGrew via NMCCSCeGroup]

thanks for the update--good to know

On Wed, Feb 12, 2020 at 2:58 PM Amy Mathis via NMCCSCeGroup <
nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> When there is actually more than 4 inches here in the East Mountains I
> like to try to do some of the local trails instead of driving up to the
> crest.  Yesterday's outing through 8 inches in the public space near our
> house was fantastic.  Today I decided to try Otero Canyon in Tijeras.  I
> started at 10:30 which was far too late in the day to ski there.  It was
> already 32 degrees with a breeze and steadily warming.  The snow conditions
> were passable.  There were places where hidden rocks were easily scraped
> over and the snow was heavy and sticky making for a MaxiGlide day.  I did
> not finish the trail because even with glide I was sticking very badly and
> the rocks became a problem as the trail got steeper.  I turned around after
> 1.5 mile.  It was easier going on the return as I just scooted along in my
> own tracks.  Even with marginal conditions, it was gorgeous there.  I'll
> probably try to go out again tomorrow, but I think it's time to hit the
> crest.
>
> Cheers,
> Amy
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