I will try to arrange carpools, etc, once I know who is going. This is a four-night backpacking loop trip through the western side of the Gila Wilderness, with spectacular rock formations, beautiful streams, high mountains, and early fall color. We will come out on the morning of Monday Sept. 3 and drive back to Los Alamos. Held at the White Rock Overlook, the Meltdown is a great opportunity to climb dozens of routes and to watch great climbers. There is top-roping and sport climbing in different skill classes.
All competitors win a prize, and get a T-shirt and dinner.
This trip will be similar to last fall's horsepack into Death Hollow, but I will try to arrange a pack into the lower part of the Hollow via the Escalante River. Fall colors along the river trail should be spectacular. As usual, our goal is spectacular slickrock country via day hikes from our packed-in base camp. Reservations are difficult to come by for such a trip, so book early. The entire hut is reserved, and it holds 16 people.