Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Fourway, a well-known landmark just below the summer trailhead.
March 6, 2010
Fourway, a well-known landmark just below the summer trailhead.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
There is a lot of people on the mountain today because this event was organized through 14ers.com. Some skiers even brought their CAT to get to Fourway! Lazy or luxurious?
March 6, 2010
There is a lot of people on the mountain today because this event was organized through 14ers.com. Some skiers even brought their CAT to get to Fourway! Lazy or luxurious?
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
View of the mountain from near the summer trailhead.
March 6, 2010
View of the mountain from near the summer trailhead.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
The Blanca Massif to the north (Little Bear Peak, Blanca Peak, Mount Lindsey).
March 6, 2010
The Blanca Massif to the north (Little Bear Peak, Blanca Peak, Mount Lindsey).
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
The giant cairn along the snaking summit ridge. That's the summit behind it.
March 6, 2010
The giant cairn along the snaking summit ridge. That's the summit behind it.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
After a looooong approach the end is finally in sight.
March 6, 2010
After a looooong approach the end is finally in sight.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Vermejo Peak
March 6, 2010
Vermejo Peak
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Vermejo Peak, "Alamosito" and Purgatoire Peak.
March 6, 2010
Vermejo Peak, "Alamosito" and Purgatoire Peak.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Looking back at Culebra's snaking summit ridge.
March 6, 2010
Looking back at Culebra's snaking summit ridge.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
The summits of Culebra Peak (left) and Red Mountain (right). Skiers that had snowmobiles and the CAT beat me to the summit, but not by too much.
March 6, 2010
The summits of Culebra Peak (left) and Red Mountain (right). Skiers that had snowmobiles and the CAT beat me to the summit, but not by too much.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
If you look closely you can see people on the summit.
March 6, 2010
If you look closely you can see people on the summit.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Skiers and boarders beginning their descent.
March 6, 2010
Skiers and boarders beginning their descent.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Red Mountain. Strictly off limits today. Rumor has it a few years ago SOME people (who shall remain nameless) ruined it for everyone when they returned late to checkout after greedily bagging Red Mountain after summitting Culebra. Never again will Red Mountain be allowed in winter... at least that's how the story goes. I'm not supposed to be doing this but I know I'll have no problem nabbing this puppy and making it back to checkout on time so off I sneak.
March 6, 2010
Red Mountain. Strictly off limits today. Rumor has it a few years ago SOME people (who shall remain nameless) ruined it for everyone when they returned late to checkout after greedily bagging Red Mountain after summitting Culebra. Never again will Red Mountain be allowed in winter... at least that's how the story goes. I'm not supposed to be doing this but I know I'll have no problem nabbing this puppy and making it back to checkout on time so off I sneak.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Self portrait on Red Mountain with Culebra Peak as a backdrop.
March 6, 2010
Self portrait on Red Mountain with Culebra Peak as a backdrop.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
The Spanish Peaks are always eye-catchers.
March 6, 2010
The Spanish Peaks are always eye-catchers.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Back on top of Culebra I meet up with my friends. Mission accomplished.
March 6, 2010
Back on top of Culebra I meet up with my friends. Mission accomplished.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Friends waiting atop Culebra Peak.
March 6, 2010
Friends waiting atop Culebra Peak.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
Time to head down.
March 6, 2010
Time to head down.
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
March 6, 2010
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
March 6, 2010
Culebra Peak & Red Mountain
March 6, 2010
March 6, 2010
March 6, 2010
Those of us who have decided to fork over $150 each to the Cielo Vista Ranch for an attempt at Culebra Peak in winter get our first view of the mountain as we hike up the snow-covered dirt road that leads to the summer trailhead. Carlos and his buddies have laid a nice snowmibile track for us.