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Pecos Backpack XVII 
Saturday, June 19 through Sunday, June 27
Leader: Kevin Balciar, (505) 293-1477, kevin@soleilwest.com
The annual project to the Pecos Wilderness will again offer magnificent views of the Pecos River drainage system and the nearby Truchas Peaks. Our work will be in alpine areas and occasionally above the tree line. We will be working on trails just north of Pecos Baldy and at the foot of Trail Riders wall. The trails in this area are deeply eroded, and in other places difficult to follow due to numerous blow downs. Needless to say, there will be plenty of work for us and at all skill levels. You may sign up for the entire nine days, or for just a few. Wednesday, June 23 is a non-working day, allowing volunteers to rest or take a hike in this wonderful wilderness. Please contact Kevin Balciar by June 15 so that we can adequately prepare project supplies.
The base camp location has not been decided at the time of this writing. Due to an exceptionally wet winter, the base camp may be located at a lower elevation. Nonetheless, volunteers should anticipate a seven to nine mile hike from the Jack‟s Creek Campground. Bring all the camping gear that you would normally bring for an overnight backpack. Leave the food behind, because the NMVFO will provide all meals beginning at noon on June 19. The Back County Horsemen will be packing in our food, cooking equipment, tools, hard hats, and cooking shelter. The Jacks Creek campground can be reached via New Mexico Highway 63 north of the Village of Pecos. Travel time from Santa Fe to the camp ground: 75 minutes. Travel time from Albuquerque to the camp ground: 120 minutes.
Last updated on:
May 22, 2010