Snowshoe at Ellis Trail. 9:00 am - 1 pm-ish *rsvp link in description*
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Sunday March 1: Snowshoe at Ellis Trail. 9:00 am - 1 pm- ish
**Sign up: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar**
For those who have been snowshoeing before. sign up to meet at Ellis trailhead in the Sandias.
This high altitude, three-hour long outing is approximately 3.5 miles round trip with between 300 - 500 feet of elevation gain. We will depart from the lower Ellis trailhead parking lot and proceed along the Ellis trail with several stops to enjoy stunning views all the way to the continental divide. We will cover tips for safely traversing on snowshoes. The group will stay together. Please make sure you have a decent level of fitness - snowshoeing at this altitude is roughly 2x as hard as hiking. Appropriate for children over 13 with parent or legal guardian. No dogs, please. Limited number of participants.
Bring: Appropriate winter attire for weather down into the 20's, snowshoes, trekking poles, water, snacks lunch and any other health and comfort items necessary.
Register no later than Feb 25. Recommended gear list and additional information will be provided one week beforehand.
Trip Leader: Debbie Bryant 832 692 1881, bryade@gmail.com
Level: Moderate
Location: East of Albuquerque
Sign up: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar
Trip Leader: Debbie Bryant 832 692 1881, bryade@gmail.com
Level: Moderate
Location: East of Albuquerque
**Sign up: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar**
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Moderate, in-person snowshoe hike for those who have snowshoed before; you’ll learn snowshoe safety and traversal techniques during a guided group outing.
AI summary
By Meetup
Moderate, in-person snowshoe hike for those who have snowshoed before; you’ll learn snowshoe safety and traversal techniques during a guided group outing.