Taking advantage of a foot of powder, we snowshoed under a clear, blue sky in the small town of Chama, New Mexico. Our snowshoeing location of choice was Edward Sargent Wildlife Area, only a 5-minute drive north of Chama. We … Continue reading
Category Archives: New New Mexico
The Best Resort on the Colorado-New Mexico Border
All it takes is one soak to become hooked on Pagosa Springs Resort.
You’ve likely cruised through tiny Pagosa Springs on your way to ski “the most snow in Colorado” at Wolf Creek. If your only stop was for … Continue reading
The Divine Spirit of Snowshoeing at Angel Fire, New Mexico
In the midst of a mid-winter road trip this year, I passed through the northern borders of New Mexico. It had been a few years since I had spent any time in the state, but my one and only visit … Continue reading
New Mexico: Land of Enchantment and Some Excellent Snowshoeing
With many years of combined snowshoeing experience in New Mexico, three Albuquerque locals tell about their favorite trails and favored snowshoes.
VIVIAN HEYWARD
Regents Professor Emerita
Exercise Physiology
University of New Mexico
On snowshoes:
“I was tired of wearing snowshoes … Continue reading
Ecotourism at its Best in Northern New Mexico
The concept of ecotourism is not new, but lately we’re hearing a lot more about this kind of travel. Take a look at any travel magazine and you’re likely to read something about it. But what exactly does it mean? … Continue reading
Snowshoe New Mexico: Where to go in the Land of Enchantment
This winter, a few hundred people will compete in snowshoe races throughout New Mexico. Many more will take a recreational approach to the sport, hiking snow-packed trails or creating new backcountry routes. Both competitive and casual snowshoeing are on the … Continue reading
Snowshoeing the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico
Snow falls over all of New Mexico during a typical winter and gives way to a world that is white and quiet in the mountains. Surrounded by cobalt skies and plenty of sunshine, snowfields of gentle, rolling terrain and with elevations of 6,000 to 8,500 feet, offer ideal places for snowshoers. The Jemez (pronounced Hay-mez) Mountains, not far from Albuquerque, have many snowshoe trails that crisscross the mountain side. Old logging roads provide the routes for many of the trails that are easy for visitors to find.
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