[Cdt-l] NM section hike.

[Scott Williams]

Hey Odometer,

It wasn't windy all the time in NM in 2012, the year we hiked it.  We had
one windstorm, but most of the time it was quite pleasant weather wise.  I
wouldn't go stove less due to wind.  We went stove less for the entire thru
hike, but based on not wanting or needing the extra weight.  I make great
soaked meals and when I hiked the AT last year, planned to cook, but sent
the stove home after it warmed up in Virginia and was happier just soaking
my lunches and dinners.  Go stove less if you want to lighten the load, but
not based on the weather in NM.  You could have plenty of lovely evenings
to cook up a great meal if that's your preference.  Then again, if you get
a wind for the whole section this year, you'll be glad you don't need to
fire up in the evenings.

Shroomer

On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 3:52 PM, Danandgailsc <danandgailsc at aol.com> wrote:

>  Gail (Gutsy) and I are planning to do a chunk of the CDT again, this year hoping to do most or all of NM.  We are planning to start at Columbus, mainly because of easy access to the border, but are still not certain.  In other respects, are Crazy Cook and Columbus routes very similar--water, resupply, private land, etc., etc.  It appears that most hikers are opting for Crazy Cook.  Should Columbus still be considered a viable option?  Uncle Tom's 2014 trail journal mentions inadvertently trespassing on private property which on a route traced on a Ley map.  Can this be avoided or is it inevitable?
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> We are targeting an April 1 start date on the Columbus route, in order to beat the heat, knowing full well that we will have cold temps north of the desert.
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> We are looking forward to the hike, but still have bunches of details to work on, such as where to park our vehicle.  I'm thinking of going stoveless through the windydesert.  Also thinking of using Ridgerest insead of Neoair to avoid puncture risk.
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> Thoughts or comments, please.
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> Dan (Odometer)
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