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Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:45 am
by Jaymi
Hi everyone. I am considering giving Wheeler a shot tomorrow (Christmas Eve) via Williams Lake Trail. I have heard avy conditions are a risk to consider in the winter there. If anyone has any info on current conditions, I would appreciate it.
If any one needs info on Humphreys Peak (AZ), just let me know because I hiked it on Saturday. Cheers!
Jay
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:41 am
by Bob Kocher
Iām interested in your recent Humphreys info... thanks!
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:35 am
by Jaymi
Hey Bob. Just pm'ed you. Enjoy! Jay
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2019 6:24 am
by nyker
Humphreys will be getting a lot of fresh snow this week fyi so check snow conditions and road conditions before you head out. Beautiful area though!
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 11:47 am
by Woodie Hopper
Anyone know what conditions are for Bull O' the Woods currently and/or other nearby higher peaks? Not considering Williams Lake due to avy exposure.
Thanks.
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:39 pm
by Ptglhs
Not sure you'll find much in Taos right now due to shutdowns.
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:48 pm
by Woodie Hopper
Yeah but I don't need anything except gas. Planned on being 100% self contained, so no hotels, sleeping in the car and all food and water in the car.
Bump for conditions? I think there might have been a recent snow, but unsure how much is new, and trail condition.
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:54 pm
by desertdog
Woodie Hopper wrote: āMon Mar 23, 2020 12:48 pm
I don't need anything. Planned on being 100% self contained, so no hotels, sleeping in the car and all food and water in the car.
Bump for conditions? I think there might have been a recent snow, but unsure how much is new, and trail condition.
I live in Santa Fe and we just got and inch or so from the last storm. I did Wheeler a couple weeks ago and conditions were fine (snowshoes in the trees and micro spikes in the basin) and can't imagine it's much different. FYI the Governor is issuing a stay at home order today, so I don't know what that will do to travel into the state. Richard
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 1:00 pm
by Woodie Hopper
Richard,
I appreciate your local info- thank you!
Yes, I was concerned the travel window is closing and was hoping to get out tomorrow. Maybe it's not going to work out.
Woodie
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:37 pm
by desertdog
Woodie Hopper wrote: āMon Mar 23, 2020 1:00 pm
Richard,
I appreciate your local info- thank you!
Yes, I was concerned the travel window is closing and was hoping to get out tomorrow. Maybe it's not going to work out.
Woodie
Not sure you can't travel in.They are encouraging people to stay at home, but say there's nothing wrong with hitting the trails in groups of five or less. I plan on hiking to keep from going insane. All non critical business are closed.
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:24 pm
by Woodie Hopper
Well looks like I'm stuck. It will just make it even more special when it's ok to head down your way again! Thanks again for weighing in.
Woodie
Re: Wheeler Peak (NM)/Humphreys Peak (AZ)
Posted: Thu May 14, 2020 1:22 pm
by Woodie Hopper
Well, hopefully I can hike Wheeler next week. Bumping for current conditions- it would be good to know if snowshoes would be needed vs just micro spikes and an axe. If conditions are ok, I plan to head up early next week (maybe Humphreys too).