Bobcatting the Labyrinth with Post Hike Lunch
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Description: Bobcatting the Labyrinth with Post Hike Lunch
Round Trip Hiking Distance: 6 miles
Round Trip Hiking Time: 3.5 hours
Elevation: 7900-8500’
Gain: Two steady but steep-ish ascents
Rating: Moderate
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 Labyrinth is in the mountains northeast of Santa Fe. The hike, which is an out and back, goes thru four distinct zones, starting in a sunny open area, climbing up through a Ponderosa Pine forest, descending down thru a verdant mixed fir forest and then meandering along and across a pleasant stream that flows thru lush vegetation. We'll break for a snack at the Labyrinth and hikers can walk the Labyrinth or, as far as I'm concerned, engage in whatever socially acceptable rituals they associate with Labyrinths. We'll return back the way we came.
Given that the hike is on St. Patrick’s Day, Kathy and Richard O’Shapiro have graciously agreed to host a post-hike ceili (get together) at their gaff (house), featuring the traditional Irish potato dish colcannon to be prepared by cocaire (chef) Kathy. Though it is by no means required, if folks could bring items to round out the meal–like corned beef, cheese, deserts, drinks, sides–that would be great. And if you have anything Irish to contribute, such as songs or jokes that would add to the craic atmosphere. (But don’t expect to see me in a green shirt!)
What to bring:
Sturdy hiking boots or shoes
Layers, extra clothing, and water resistant outerwear
Water for a 4 hour hike
Snacks.
Meeting Place: DEVARGAS. Behind Market Street (i.e., toward Sambino) but a little closer to 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 on this one..
Cost/Driving: Car-pooling is up to attendees. Non-drivers are to contribute $2 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.