Taos!

UNM Wilderness Medicine Students:

Tuesday night: youth hostel - Abominable Snowmansion - meet for evening lectures. I will start at 6:00 pm! (you might want to grab some dinner beforehand). You would be smart to arrive at the Snowmansion early to stake a claim on a the bunk of your choice. Of course what you do on Tuesday during the day is up to you - we would recommend skiing, since Taos conditions are good!

Wednesday: am lectures at the hostel after breakfast (there is a little grocery store nearby if you forget to bring oatmeal/cereal or Frontier burrito for breakfast!

Wednesday day: then we will travel to Bull of the Woods yurt
In case you are curious, there is an outhouse near the yurt. Probably a good idea to bring hand sanitizer. Not this!
You will need to figure our car-groups and food groups.
Wednesday night: Journal club in the yurt.
Thursday: Avalanche safety at Bull of the Woods
Friday: free day!

Gear:
You will need snowshoes or backcountry skis (with skins) - skis only if you are very skilled; it is a steep climb! Contact Darryl if you are having trouble getting snowshoes. I recommend bringing ski poles in addition to snowshoes.

You will need: (more or less the same stuff you had to stay warm at Cabezon today). But because the climb is steep - pay attention to the weight of your pack - don't bring unnecessary stuff.

Warm, layered, synthetics, down layer, shell. Waterproof gloves, gaiters are helpful. Ski goggles in case of bad weather may come in handy.
Backpack to carry gear

Snow campers will need a pad, sleeping bag, tarp. (bivy sack and tents are optional).
Yurt sleepers will not need a pad, e.g. thermarest.
You will not need to carry much water. The yurt has a wood stove - and we will melt snow.
Do not need cookware. Some of us will bring small camp stoves for individual drinks, etc.

Bring a backcountry snow shovel and avalanche transceiver if you have one! And don't forget to bring sunscreen, extra socks, and ear plugs!

If you think you may be prone to altitude sickness, obtain a prescription for diamox! Call Darryl or me if you have questions.

JA