We will again attempt Jicarita and possibly Chimayosos/Truchas group in a couple weeks (May 20th or so). To do it all will require a 40+ mile hike, with a large portion above 12,000 ft. At least the high altitude will mean we will be out of the forest for a good portion of the 3 day hike.
The determining factors in whether we succeed or not will be how quickly we adjust to the altitude and the prevailing mid-May snow conditions.
aggiegeog - May 3, 2009 6:14 am - Hasn't voted
upcoming tripWe will again attempt Jicarita and possibly Chimayosos/Truchas group in a couple weeks (May 20th or so). To do it all will require a 40+ mile hike, with a large portion above 12,000 ft. At least the high altitude will mean we will be out of the forest for a good portion of the 3 day hike.
The determining factors in whether we succeed or not will be how quickly we adjust to the altitude and the prevailing mid-May snow conditions.
Any comments on this plan would be appreciated!