[cdt-l] NM in December?
Brett
blisterfree at yahoo.com
Wed Nov 22 13:15:17 CST 2006
NM in December would be iffy at best. Keep in mind that the
average elevation of the CDT in NM is likely over 7000',
with quite a few miles above 8k. In winter, this is the
realm of cold, wind, and snow. Don't let the junipers fool
you - they like it dry and warm, but are plenty cool with
subfreezing conditions too.
Obviously Dec wouldn't be as prohibitive as elsewhere along
the Divide. But I suspect it'd be challenging enough to
warrant various detours, extra roadwalks, and less of what
the experience is capable of being.
Why not try it in the spring?
- bf
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From: "Heidrun Kessler" <xkanuck at hotmail.com>
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Subject: [cdt-l] NM in December?
> I'm planning a sobo CDT hike in '07 but will not be able
> to hike June15-Aug1 so am kicking around the idea of doing
> MN in Dec 06. Comments & suggestions?
>
> Heidrun Kessler (Xkanuck)
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