We (2 adults, 2 teens) are headed to Santa Fe next week. We have been numerous times over the past 20 years with and without kids, but we want to try some new things. We thought we%26#39;d split up and let the boys go skiing while the girls go llama trekking. Then, if the snow report from the boys is good, the whole crew will ski together the next day. We%26#39;ll spend two days poking around Santa Fe, and one day at Bandelier since we%26#39;ve never been there. My questions are: 1)how is the snow right now, 2)is more expected in the next several days, 3) how is the llama trekking with Wild Earth and 4) how are the shorter trails at Bandelier right now, snow-mud-ice-wise? Thanks for any help!
Llama trekking and skiing near Santa FeNorthern New Mexico has been experiencing a prolonged period of above normal temperatures, and lack of moisture, after some very heavy snows at the end of last year. Snow depths have been shrinking as a result, but Santa Fe Ski Area still has a base of 50';, and has 95% of its runs open.
As I write however, Albuquerque is getting a little rain, so the SF Ski area should be getting a few more inches of fresh powder on top also. (At 11:00am, Monday morning, the Ski Area was only 23F.!
As for the llama trekking, I don%26#39;t know when their season starts, as of course, they cannot be hiking through trails covered by snow. You%26#39;ll have to get that information from Wild Earth.
Bandelier should be nearly snow-free by now, unless we have something ';freaky'; come through between now, and next week when you arrive. Aside from good hiking boots, I cannot tell you what you%26#39;ll need to bring, as we%26#39;ve gone from short sleeves, to winter jackets again in two days! :-) The best advice for clothing in New Mexico is: Dress in layers...add on...or take off as needed. Have a great time!
Llama trekking and skiing near Santa FeSkiing still decent per my co-workers and a few inches of new snow today. Weather reports say possibly snow or rain here in Santa Fe the next week or so, but very hard to know if these reports are accurate. Today we woke up to a dusting of snow and by noon it was all gone!
From looking at the Wild Earth llama day hike, seems they only go to Rio Grande Gorge in the early Spring. That is 1 hour away from Santa Fe, closer to Taos. Not a problem to get there, just info for you to help you plan.
Bandelier will be great to visit, possible mud in some places if it rains/snows right before you arrive.
Enjoy your visit.
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snow gone in the city but here%26#39;s some pics of the mountain from my house, snowed up there this morning.
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then theres Taos Hour plus north
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Its beautiful out right now
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We stayed in Santa Fe in March 2009 and we went and did the llama hiking with Wild Earth down into the Rio Grande gorge one day (our kids are 14 and 10).
In short, it was *fabulous*. Wild Earth leader did a great job with absolutely everything, the llamas were fun for the kids, the hike was down a beautiful gorge to the river, and--fortunately--the day was lovely sun.
Hike was something like 11am -- 4 pm total -- lunch at the bottom of gorge next to the river.
In any weather, I would go back and hike with Wild Earth. The guide was just so pleasant, capable, and pulled it all together with his well-kept and well-behaved llama friends.
Highly recommend this, especially with kids (there were 2 families on our trip + an older couple). The hike is quite steep on the return--older couple was pushing a bit, but they made it fine in the end.
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