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July 2022

Saturday, July 16: Yoga in The Mountains. Come celebrate the day with us. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 10:00 a.m. If you’d like to explore the wonders of nature, hiking and outdoor yoga in the company of really nice people this is the hike! We’ll embark on an easy 2.5 mile hike that incorporates a one hour outdoor yoga and mindfulness break midway. Includes 200 feet of elevation gain and amazing views of the mountains. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome. Limited to 15 participants, and children over the age of 12 are welcome when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. A $5 cash donation for the instructor would be appreciated. Appropriate Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Good dogs are permitted.
Trip leader: Mary Froment and Terry Owen
Level: Easy
Location: East Mountains of Albuquerque
Register for this outing no later than July 9

Saturday, July 23: Bosque Bike Ride & Brunch. 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This amazing riparian eco-system is right in our backyard so why not come and experience some single-track trails along the Rio Grande? Meet at the Alameda trailhead no later than 8:30 a.m. We’ll make a stop at the Rio Grande Nature Center to look for wildlife that call this area their home. We’ll proceed down to Bike-in Coffee to refuel and catch some live music and then retrace our route back to the trailhead. We’ll average 12-15 mph on this 18-mile non-technical ride which is rated as moderate. Multi-speed mountain or gravel bikes and e-bikes with wider tires and tire-sealant, only. Helmets and gloves are required. Children 14 and over with parent or legal guardian are welcome. Appropriate Covid-19 precautions will be taken. Sponsored by the Military Outdoors Program and all are welcome.
Trip leader: Terry Owen
Level: Moderate
Location: Albuquerque
Register for this outing no later than July 21

Saturday, July 30: Outings Leader Training. Interested in becoming a certified Sierra Club outings leader? The first step in that journey is to successfully complete Outings Leader Training. This seven-hour course will provide you with the foundational information you need to lead safe, fun and inspiring outings such as hikes, bike rides and ambles. You don’t have to be a super outdoors person or an expert in ecology, either. If you’re a currently certified outings leader and have not yet received the new curriculum or its been approximately four years since you last attended this course, please sign-up. This course will be conducted virtually and all persons that register will be required to download the instruction packet which includes the training materials, handouts and reference materials. Those will be available along with a Zoom link, about one week before the course. Register no later than July 23rd at the link provided below. The requirements for becoming a certified Sierra Club Outings Leader are: Be a Sierra Club member. Be at least 18 years old. Complete Outings Leader Training. Complete a basic first-aid course. Successfully plan, publicize and complete a provisional outing with a currently certified outings leader. Register no later than July 26 at the link below.
Leader: Terry Owen
Level: Easy
Location: Virtual
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August 2022

Friday, Aug 12: Gutierrez Hubbell House and Walk at Durand. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Easy hike with a bit of South Valley culture. Visit the Gutierrez Hubbell House (GHH) Open Space in the South Valley. A fine example of adobe architecture dating back to the 1860’s, the property includes 10 acres, much of which is farmed and also fed by an historic acequia. First, we will walk the perimeter trail which is an easy one-mile loop. Then we will be greeted by the staff and tour the museum. And since you have come to the South Valley, let’s then go over to Durand Open Space and do a two-mile loop in the Bosque. Three miles round trip. We will meet at the GHH parking lot at 8:45 a.m. No Dogs please. Appropriate Covid-19 precautions will be taken.
Trip leader: Diane Reese
Level: Easy
Location: Gutierrez-Hubbell House, 6029 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 and Durand Open Space, 4750 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Register for this outing no later than August 10

Saturday, August 13: Yoga in The Mountains. Come celebrate the day with us. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 10:00 a.m. If you’d like to explore the wonders of nature, hiking and outdoor yoga in the company of really nice people this is the hike! We’ll embark on an easy 2.5 mile hike that incorporates a one hour outdoor yoga and mindfulness break midway. Includes 200 feet of elevation gain and amazing views of the mountains. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome. Limited to 15 participants, and children over the age of 12 are welcome when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. A $5 cash donation for the instructor would be appreciated. Appropriate Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Good dogs are permitted.
Trip leaders: Mary Froment and Terry Owen
Level: Easy
Location: East Mountains of Albuquerque
Register for this outing no later than August 10

September 2022

Saturday, September 10: Inspiring Connections Outdoors-La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs. The next New Mexico Inspiring Connections Outdoors hike with Santa Fe Youth Shelters is scheduled for Saturday, September 10. We plan on hiking in La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs Area west of Santa Fe. We’re meeting at 8:45 a.m. and leaving at 9 a.m. and we should be back no later than 3:00 p.m. This hike is 2.7 miles round trip and 175 feet of elevation gain. Appropriate Covid-19 precautions will be taken. Because we are working with youth, participants will need to fill out the ICO forms and undergo a background screening.
Leader: Raymond N. Greenwell
Level: Moderate
Location: Santa Fe
Contact Raymond Greenwell if you are interested

Tuesday, September 13: Zero Waste E-cycling Tour. 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Come find out what more you can e-cycle than just computers and cell phones. Meet at Albuquerque Computer & Electronics Recycling Company, 3726 Hawkins St. NE, Albuquerque. Meet in their parking lot by 9:55 a.m. to sign in. Masks are required as it is in a large warehouse. We will be standing the whole time. No dogs. Limited to 10 people.
Leader: Laurie Zunner
Level: Easy
Location: Albuquerque
Register for this outing by September 7

Saturday, September 17: Yoga in The Mountains. Come celebrate National Yoga Month with us. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 10:00 a.m. If you’d like to explore the wonders of nature, hiking and outdoor yoga in the company of really nice people this is the hike! We’ll embark on an easy 2.5 mile hike that incorporates a one hour outdoor yoga and mindfulness break midway. Includes 200 feet of elevation gain and amazing views of the mountains. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome. Limited to 15 participants, and children over the age of 12 are welcome when accompanied by parent or legal guardian. A $5 cash donation for the instructor would be appreciated. Appropriate Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Good dogs are permitted.
Trip leaders: Mary Froment and Terry Owen
Level: Easy
Location: East Mountains of Albuquerque
Register for this outing no later than September 10

Sunday, September 18: Hike Under the Cottonwoods. 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. We will start at the Rio Grande Nature Center parking lot for this easy one-hour-plus walk of approximately two miles and negligible elevation change. Enjoy the majesty of these old trees, open your senses to the sights and sounds of local inhabitants, maybe even spot a porcupine or coyote or hear the songs of birds on this early Fall trek. Children over 12 accompanied by parent or legal guardian are welcome. No dogs please. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and a snack. Appropriate Covid-19 precautions will be taken.
Trip leader: Candice
Level: Easy
Location: Albuquerque
Register for this outing no later than September 4

Friday, September 23: Salinas Pueblo National Monument Tour. 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tucked away in the middle of New Mexico you’ll find Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument. Its three distinct sites offer a glimpse into a unique time in history. These sites offer a quiet place to reflect on history, local archeology and the Land of Enchantment. This outing affords abundant photo opportunities. We’ll meet at the Lowe’s parking lot at 2001 12^th Street, then proceed on I-40 East to Tijeras, head south on NM-337 with stops for hiking and sightseeing at Quarai, Abo and Gran Quivera. Wear comfortable attire and sturdy shoes. Bring clothing layers, sunscreen, water and a picnic lunch. We’ll return via I-25. Total hiking distance is less than two miles and 100 feet of elevation change. Appropriate Covid-19 precautions will be taken. No dogs, please.
Trip leader: June Parsons
Level: Easy
Location: Mountainair, NM
Info: www.nps.gov/sapu
Register for this outing no later than September 17

Tuesday, September 27 thru Wednesday September 28: Mesa Verde National Park Bike Tour. We will tour the remote Wetherill Mesa complex of spectacular Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings such as Long House, Step House and many more. This area at Mesa Verde was once accessed only by guided tours and overlooked by most visitors, but in recent years has been opened to all. The paved path that we will take was used by a trolley for those tours. The paved loop is five miles long with 200 feet of elevation change. We will stop at several sites that will require hikes to overviews of cliff dwellings and mesa top ruins, all of which are less than one-quarter mile from the paved path. Bike racks are available at most of these sites so bring bike locks. On Wednesday, September 28 we will tour the Chapin Mesa ruins loop. This tour will take us to Cliff Palace and many other well-known sites and will cover 12 miles and 500 feet of elevation change. This time of year, we should find the oaks at Mesa Verde dressed out in their autumn array of reds, golds, yellows and rusts. The weather should be mild. Participants are responsible for their own food and lodging. Camping in Mesa Verde National Park is available at Morefield Campground. Lodging in the Park is available at Far View Lodge. Check the Mesa Verde National Park website for reservation information. Camping and lodging outside the park can be secured in Cortez, Mancos or Durango, CO. Limited to 13 participants, 18 years-old and older. No dogs please. Sponsored by the Military Outdoors Program and all are welcome.
Trip leader: Hart Pierce
Level: Moderate-Strenuous
Location: Mesa Verde, CO
Register for this outing no later than September 21

And beyond…

Saturday, October 1: Bike to the Balloon Fiesta. 5:45 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Want to experience the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta morning mass ascension but don’t want the hassle of fighting traffic? Join us for your own dawn patrol bike ride to Balloon Fiesta Park. We’ll meetup near Rio Grande Nature Center State Park and ride along the bosque to the park. When we arrive at the park, we’ll leave our bikes with the bike valet and enjoy the show. We’ll then return via the bosque on both paved and single-track trails. Multispeed mountain or gravel bikes, or e-bikes with wider tires and tire sealant are highly recommended. Helmet, gloves, headlamp and/or bike light are required. Add lots of lights and colors to you and your bike to increase the fun and visibility quotient. Riders must have the ability to average 10-12 mph and stay up with the group. Children 14 and over with parent or legal guardian are welcome. Ten miles round trip and 50 feet of elevation change. Appropriate Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Sponsored by the Sierra Club Military Outdoors Program and everyone is welcome.
Outings leader: Terry Owen
Level: Moderate
Location: Albuquerque
Register for this outing no later than September 27

Friday, October 7: Las Conchas Trail Hike along the Jemez River East Fork. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Home Depot in Bernalillo, 7700 Highway 550 at the Northwest corner of the parking lot. Carpooling encouraged as there is limited parking at the trail head on Highway 4. Recommended carpool driver donation is $15. This outing includes one hour of driving each way from departure point, along the lovely winding mountain Highway 4 with a photo stop at the Gilman tunnels and waterfall. Then we will lunch together after the hike at Los Ojos in Jemez Springs. This easy pine forest hike alongside the mountain stream is approximately 3 miles round trip with 50 feet of elevation gain. Join us for a dose of nature and camaraderie. Bring your own water, and wear outer layers as the mountain air may be chilly. This hike is appropriate for children over 12 accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No dogs. Appropriate Covid-19 precautions will be taken.
Trip leader: June Parsons
Level: Easy
Location: Jemez Mountains, North of Jemez Springs
Register for this outing before October 1

Saturday, December 3 thru Sunday December 4: Lightweight Backpacking Outing. If you’ve mastered basic skills traveling in the backcountry lightweight style, this trip is right for you. Participants will meet at Winsor Trailhead and travel to Puerto Nambe area where we are going to spend the night. The next day we are going to do an Alpine style ascent to Santa Fe Baldy so that we can see the sunrise from the summit. We will plan to return to the trailhead soon after we refuel and pack our packs. Please sign up for this outing only if you feel comfortable and fit to carry a backpack for more than four miles with elevation gain, summit the mountain and backpack back to the trailhead comfortably. This is not an outing for beginners. The route is 13.5 miles roundtrip with 3,500 feet of elevation gain. On this outing we are going to go over map and compass navigation, gear selection, Leave No Trace principles, self-care, off trail hiking, outdoor cooking and a few basic mountaineering skills. Leader will email a gear list ahead of time. Participants must be prepared for varying weather conditions and feel comfortable sleeping under the stars or in a tent. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Winsor Trailhead, adjacent to the public bathrooms and picnic table at the Santa Fe Ski Basin. No dogs please. Children 14 and over with parent or legal guardian are welcome. Appropriate Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Outing size is limited to six, so register early.
Trip leader: Sandra Corso
Level: Moderate-Strenuous
Location: Santa Fe
Register for this outing no later than November 23