09-24-2014 Hiking to Wheeler Peak

[tomcor99]

I hiked to the summit of Wheeler Peak. It's the highest point in New Mexico. 13,161 ft.
Not bad for a flatlander like me.

[DavidM]

I'd need a oxygen tank and a Sherpa for a climb like that.

That must have been one heck of a view from up there!

Cool photo Tom!

[tomcor99]

I do a lot of hiking around home but the highest elevation is around 2400 ft. It doesn't really prepare you for a climb of over 13,000 ft.
The last 1000 vertical ft. were a killer but the view was worth every step. (you should see the scree fields you have to cross)
I might just do it again next year.
Glad you liked the photo.
Tom

This is my hiking partner on one of the many scree fields. Once you are above the tree line these scree fields go on forever.

[zepplinrox]

My back, hips, knees and ankles ache just looking at the scree fields!

[Skinner]