[NMCCSC] Presidents Weekend yurt trip 3 spots open

[Scott A. Mitchell via NMCCSCeGroup]

3 spots left  (was full with 8 people, but some dropped due to illness and
injury).

 

Saturday-Monday President's Day weekend. Saturday and Sunday night, Feb 15 &
16,  2 yurts, Trujillo Meadows and Flat Mountain yurts run by the SW Nordic
Center. 4 miles in, 500' up to Trujillo Meadows, 1000' up to Flat Mountain.
We will start at the same trailhead/parking lot and split into two groups as
the yurts are 4 miles apart, and people have the option of staying at one of
the yurts both nights, or taking the beautiful trail between them and
swapping with someone from the other camp for the second night. These yurts
are smaller than Spruce Hole and accommodate 4 people each: 8 people total
for the trip. Approximate lodging cost is $80/person. Transport and shared
food is additional. Yurts are near Cumbres pass, an area known for its
reliable deep snow.

 

https://southwestnordiccenter.com/yurts/flat-mountain-yurt/

https://southwestnordiccenter.com/yurts/trujillo-meadows-yurt/

 

 

Please email or call me if you are interested.

 

Happy skiing,

- Scott Mitchell

samitch at comcast.net

505-977-8893

 

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Yurting is a backpacking-like trip. Compared to staying overnight in a
hotel, a yurt trip is more of an adventure. Compared to a hut trip, the
trails to the yurt are shorter, flatter, and less technical. A yurt is much
more rustic than a hut.

 

The yurt is moderately insulated, and is heated by a wood stove. Yurts are
lit by propane lanterns. There is a three-burner propane stove, cooking
utensils, paper towels, and dish soap. There is an outhouse and toilet
paper. The beds have mattresses and pillows but no blankets. Basically you
will need to bring clothes, food, and a sleeping bag. 

 

Ski Trail to Trujillo & Flat

Class 2+. The ski in is about 4 miles, gradually gaining 1000' of elevation
to Flat Mountain, or 500' to Trujillo Meadows. Trails are wide, and the
route is on open meadows and forested logging roads. The trail is near the
continental divide. The trail is suitable for a pulk; Scott will bring his
gear in that way instead of a backpack and has a second pulk if you'd like
to try one. There will not be avalanche conditions on the trail in. On the
layover day, there is a variety of terrain to ski near the yurt. Near to
Flat Mountain is the ridge that runs from Cumbres to Wolf Creek Passes, the
continental divide, with spectacular views of the creek below. Options for
extended touring intermingled with turns is a highlight of the layover day
at Flat Mountain. Trujillo Meadows area is less steep. For example, one can
ski out down a moderate slope then along the reservoir (frozen over).

 

 

-          Scott

 

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