Remember that you can hike during a winter day some places in New Mexico wearing spring clothing. During the night, though, the temperature will drop while you probably are not on the move, and conditions and necessary clothing dramatically change. Clothing for cold includes all moderate items above plus another first layer preferably heavy or expedition weight, a heavier middle layer and a stocking cap and warm gloves. The down jacket is also now a necessity. We've all seen gear lists.
Clothing is listed separately.
Food Ideas MREs work well, especially when Cibola will buy some for you. Some other suggestions if you're not into those are jerky, dried fruit, nuts, tortillas, peanut butter, cheese, packaged sausage, power bars, hard candy, canned chicken or tuna, and if you have a stove, noodle mixes, instant rice, many hot possibilities. Other recommended gear These are seasonal or other items available to take in the field when necessary or to have when returning. Listed by season and layer, and including what is worn. Non-cotton top and bottom.