Bobcatting Frijoles Canyon Rim at Bandelier: New Years Day: CHANGED TO 8:30 am

Description: Bobcatting Bandelier's Frijoles Canyon Rim
Round Trip Hiking Distance: ~5.0 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 3.0 hours
Elevations: 6100' to 6600'
Rating: Moderate
Pace: Mellow Plus

Please be considerate of others and do not RSVP for this hike if you cannot go up and down Atalaya in under 3 hours. This helps us to stay together as a group, enhancing the hiking experience for everyone. It is not about competition, but cooperation. COVID vaccination and compliance with CDC rules on quarantine and isolation are required (i.e., don't attend if you have Covid!). This is a group event and participants are expected to stay with the group. No firearms or commercial solicitations.

Hike Description: The Frijoles Canyon runs thru Bandelier National Monument, about 1 hour northwest of Santa Fe. We'll start from the Visitor Center and head up the Frijoles Rim Trail via a 1/2 mile series of switchbacks (which could be slick if we get snow). Once atop the canyon rim, we'll follow the Burro Trail for ~1 mile before breaking off trail toward the Frijoles canyon and Rio Grande. This section of the hike passes thru several caches of scattered pottery and features nice views of the geologically interesting Frijoles Falls area (though the falls itself is not readily visible), the Rio ****Grande gorge, and the surrounding mountain ranges. We'll have lunch overlooking the Frijoles and Rio Grande before heading back more or less as we came (though the off trail section will not track exactly).

What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes, microspikes if snowy/icy
Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outerwear
Water for a 3 hour hike
Lunch and snacks.

Meeting Place: DEVARGAS. We'll meet at DeVargas behind Market Street (fka Albertsons), but a little over towards the bowling alley. We leave promptly at the meet time, so contact me at 248-252-0708 if you are running late.

Dogs: No dogs, per venue rules.

Cost/Driving: Car-pooling is up to attendees. Non-drivers are to contribute $10 for gas.

Cancelling. Please be courteous and if your plans change, promptly remove yourself from the 'go' (or wait) list so others can adjust their calendars. If you don't know how to remove yourself from the go (or wait) list, contact me and I'll do it for you.

Waiver and Release. By attending, the Participant releases the Event Leaders from all liability arising from the Event and assumes all risks of the Event, including: 1) injuries from falls, living things, pre-existing health conditions, vehicles, and weather, and 2) injuries resulting from the Event Leaders making risky or inapt decisions including not undertaking the least risky option available (e.g., hiking a steep slope instead of a gentle slope) or not treating an injury in the optimal way (e.g., due to insufficient training or inept execution). The preceding sentence supplements any other applicable exculpatory arrangement.