Outings are normally free and open to non-members, although we do like it if you join the Club to increase our local and national clout.
Events can be also found on our event calendar, and many on the Chapter Meetup site. The Santa Fe Group outings are listed on their Meetup site. Remember that outings may be added or changed as the season progresses.
Important! We rely on participant self-screening to ensure an outing that is safe and appropriate for all. We will do our best to detail the outings so you can decide if your fitness level and experience are fitting. Some things to consider are the elevation:
- Are you acclimatized to the stated elevations expected?
- Are you recovering from sickness or medical procedure or taking any medication or have a recent change of medication that may reduce or impact your fitness and ability?
- Do you have any issues or concerns that might impact you and possibly the whole group’s safety?
Please contact the outing leader with any questions or concerns.
Sign-up using the link below each listing. This link will take you to the calendar event listing with more information and registration.
We look forward to seeing you outside! We have quite varied offerings. More outings will be added, so please check these links periodically. We rely on participant self-screening to ensure an outing that is safe and appropriate for all. We do our best to detail the descriptions so you can decide if your fitness level and experience are appropriate.
– Debbie Bryant, Chapter Outings Chair
January 2026
Thursday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Snowshoe at Ellis Trail. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.- ish If you can walk, you can snowshoe! If you would like to learn or just enjoy some time on your snowshoes, 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 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 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 twice as hard as hiking. Appropriate for children over 13 with parent or legal guardian. No dogs, please. Register by Dec, 22. Recommended gear list and more information to be provided one week before.
Trip leader — Debbie Bryant
Level – moderate
Location — Feast of Albuquerque
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Friday, Jan 2: Cranes and Moonrise in the South Valley: 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Easy hike in the Bosque to the Rio Grande for sunset while the cranes and geese return to roost with added bonus of the full Wolf Moon. Walk will be 2-3 miles at easy pace. We will be back at our vehicles at approximately 5:30 p.m. Terrain is flat but there are trip hazards, and we will walk in dusk/dark. Please bring walking sticks if you use them, headlight or flashlight. No dogs please. Easy, flat trail, no elevation gain, root trip hazards. Meet at Durand Open Space, 4750 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque. Info: Diane Reese, 505-507-6416, DianeAbqNM@gmail.com.
Trip leader — Diane Reese
Level – easy
Location — Albuquerque
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Thursday, Jan. 8 Zero Waste Tour of BARCO Recycling Facility: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come see how all of our blue-bin recycling is sorted. Find out how much is actually recycled and get answers to other recycling questions. Must be able to climb stairs and not be bothered by a very noisy environment. Vests, helmets, eye protection and ear plugs will be provided. Dress warmly as buildings are not heated. Register early; space is limited to 10 adults — Jan. 7 deadline. Meet at 12:50 at 5029 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Contact trip leader if you need or can give a ride.
Trip leader — Laurie Zunner
Level – easy
Location — Albuquerque
Register for event by January 7
Tuesday, Jan. 13: Easy Mystery Hike in Santa Fe, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This hike will have some steady ups and downs and should end up being about four miles. The mystery will be revealed when we meet at the Albertson’s at Zia Road and St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe. We can likely carpool if all are interested and comfortable. Despite this being a relatively easy hike, please wear appropriate footwear and bring adequate water, snacks and layers. The elevation will be between 6,000-7,000 feet with approximately 350 feet of elevation change. Hike is tentative, weather dependent.
Trip leader — Nancy Haverkos
Level – easy
Location — Santa Fe
Register for this event on the Meetup site
Saturday, Jan. 31: Cross-Country Ski Tour near Valles Caldera National Preserve, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Four-mile cross-country ski tour on trails in the Jemez area near the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Exact location depends on snow conditions. Options include the mellow terrain along the Guaje Canyon Trail along Canada Bonita out to a viewpoint into the preserve, following the roads within the preserve, the Upper Frijoles Overlook trail and the Los Griegos area. You will need minimal skill on your skis so you can control your speed on the downhill sections. Also, skis with a climbing or grip pattern or climbing wax. The drive to the start of our skiing is between 40 and 50 miles. Moderate level.
Trip leader — Alan Shapiro
Level – moderate
Location — Jemez Mountains
Register for this event on the Meetup site
February 2025
Sunday, Feb. 1: Snowshoe at Valles Caldera Hidden Valley or Coyote Call Trail, 8 A.M. – 2:30 P.m. Both are beautiful, choice by leader, based on conditions. Experience needed. If you have snowshoed before, sign up to meet at the Sandia Casino parking lot off of Tramway to arrange carpooling to Valles Caldera. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. Drivers must have experience driving in snow and in high-clearance, all-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicles. It will take us about 1.5 hours drivetime each way. This high-altitude, about three-hour long snowshoe is approximately 3.5 miles with 500 feet elevation gain. The group will stay together. Make sure you are physically fit; snowshoeing at this altitude is roughly twice as hard as hiking. No kids, no dogs, please. Register no later than Jan. 25. Recommended gear list and additional info will be provided beforehand. Free, but driver reimbursement for carpooling expected, $20/person.
Trip leader — Debbie Bryant
Level – moderate/strenuous
Location — Jemez Mountains
Register for event by January 25
Saturday, Feb. 7: Cross-Country Ski Tour near Valles Caldera National Preserve, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Four-mile cross-country ski tour on trails in the Jemez area near the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Exact location depends on snow conditions. Options include the mellow terrain along the Guaje Canyon trail along Canada Bonita out to a viewpoint into the Valles Caldera National Preserve, following the roads within the preserve, the Upper Frijoles Overlook trail and the Los Griegos area. You will need minimal skill on your skis so you can control your speed on the downhill sections. Also skis with a climbing or grip pattern or climbing wax. The drive to the start of our skiing is between 40 and 50 miles. Moderate/Strenuous.
Trip leader — Alan Shapiro
Level – moderate/strenuous
Location — Jemez Mountains
Register for this event on the Meetup site
Saturday, Feb 28: Cross-Country Ski Tour Near Valles Caldera National Preserve 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Four-mile cross-country ski tour on trails in the Jemez area near the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Exact location will depend on snow conditions. Options include the mellow terrain along the Guaje Canyon trail along Canada Bonita out to a viewpoint into the preserve, following the roads within the preserve, the Upper Frijoles Overlook trail and the Los Griegos area. You will need minimal skill on your skis so you can control your speed on the downhill sections. Also skis with a climbing or grip pattern or climbing wax. The drive to the start of our skiing is between 40-50 miles. Moderate/Strenuous.
Trip leader — Alan Shapiro
Level – moderate/strenuous
Location — Jemez Mountains
Register for this event on the Meetup site
March 2026
Sunday, March 1: Snowshoe at Ellis Trail in the Sandias, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.-ish. 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 about 3.5 miles 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 as we approach 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 twice 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 20s, snowshoes, trekking poles, water, snacks, lunch and any other health and comfort items necessary.
Trip leader — Debbie Bryant
Level – moderate
Location — Sandia Mountains
Register for this event by February 25