When the wind blows that sand in your eyes and you start to get irritated just remember that same event is what creates wonderful desert sunsets Credit: David Sims
- When the wind blows that sand in your eyes and you start to get irritated just remember that same event is what creates wonderful desert sunsets
- Trail fairly typical for this hike. You will experience a lot of rocks.
- As long as you are on the trail to Yapashi once you top out on the mesa you can camp anywhere you would like. But try to practice Leave No Trace ethics.
- On a chilly morning the sunlight is a quite welcome site
- Remember, in Bandelier gas powered stoves such as this are your only option. No wood or charcoal stoves allowed.
- But what better way is there to spend such a beautiful morning under the bright blue New Mexico sky
- The beauty does not leave even as the calves get sore on the steep descent
- Don't even attempt to count the rock steps you will encounter on this trip
- Those with a fear of heights or vertical exposure might want to be sure and take a good friend to talk you through some of this
- How does those "toppers" stay there?
- Unless after a good rain or spring snow melt there is little chance of finding water here.
- Please enjoy respectfully
- Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and a breeze awaits weary travelers
- The different rock types along this hike are simply amazing. This is just before you begin to descend into the upper crossing of Alamo Canyon. A much more enjoyable hike than the first effort.
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