Great ride up from Taos Ski Valley base! Just one small snow patch on the north face.
islandborn11 - Aug 18, 2018 6:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2018
Briefly lost the trail
While climbing Wheeler with my sister and headed up to the top of Frazer (which I thought was just a hill) to do some reconnaissance. We had a beautiful day until the end, when it hailed on us right before we made it back to the car.
jdzaharia - Jun 9, 2014 9:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2014
In Search of Cell Phone Service
On the trail to Wheeler Peak, a friend thought he had lost his camera, when in reality he had earlier left it with another person who turned back. In trying to convince him that his camera was safe, I hiked up to the summit of Frazer to try to find cell phone service to call the person that had his camera. But, I didn't find service. Oh well. I probably wouldn't have tagged this peak that day, otherwise.
Zachary Andrew - Aug 12, 2013 2:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2013
yep
A cool little mountain to summit while approaching or leaving wheeler. I particularly like this one for the fantastic view of Taos Ski Valley and all the trails. I actually descended the mountain from this peak in the small SUPER STEEP valley just underneath. Don't do it. There is much misery to be had, and with the slow progress and frequent falling it doesn't save you any time.
Stopped for a few minutes at the top here for a break. A couple of marmots were very interested in me.
Sarah Simon - Sep 23, 2012 2:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
6 peak day via Bull of the Woods
I love this time of year - perfect weather, sunny blue skies, autumn colors! Enjoyed the hot springs at Ojo Caliente, green chili beer and a suite with a kiva fireplace afterward. :-)
This is a worthy destination in its own right and a scenic waypoint en route to Wheeler. Fraser overlooks the La Cal Basin, and you get fine views of the deep valleys on either side of the ridge.
Just a little side step and another one to bag made it hard to pass.
mlandau3 - Jan 13, 2011 9:13 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
An Accurate Description
We hiked this as part of an ascent of Wheeler. Thanks to Sarah and Ron (who we met on the trail), we all summited Wheeler. Pretty long for a dayhike from the Coyote parking lot. Seeing the bighorn sheep was an added bonus. And we were blessed with a thunderstorm on the descent.
Hotoven - Aug 11, 2010 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
Tagged this sucker up on the way to Wheeler
Just a little warm up and taste before you get to Wheeler. Great view and a smooth lumpy looking mountain!
asaking11 - May 30, 2010 3:13 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2010
En Route to Wheeler
Hiked to the top of this one on the way up to Wheeler Peak. There were tons of big horn sheep on Fraser Mountain, and we were able to get within 20 feet of them.
ayoncha - Jul 1, 2021 8:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2021
Bike to FraserGreat ride up from Taos Ski Valley base! Just one small snow patch on the north face.
islandborn11 - Aug 18, 2018 6:14 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2018
Briefly lost the trailWhile climbing Wheeler with my sister and headed up to the top of Frazer (which I thought was just a hill) to do some reconnaissance. We had a beautiful day until the end, when it hailed on us right before we made it back to the car.
hgrapid - Jul 7, 2016 7:46 pm Date Climbed: Jul 5, 2016
With WheelerWith Walter, Wheeler, and Bull of the Woods
jdzaharia - Jun 9, 2014 9:48 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2014
In Search of Cell Phone ServiceOn the trail to Wheeler Peak, a friend thought he had lost his camera, when in reality he had earlier left it with another person who turned back. In trying to convince him that his camera was safe, I hiked up to the summit of Frazer to try to find cell phone service to call the person that had his camera. But, I didn't find service. Oh well. I probably wouldn't have tagged this peak that day, otherwise.
Zachary Andrew - Aug 12, 2013 2:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2013
yepA cool little mountain to summit while approaching or leaving wheeler. I particularly like this one for the fantastic view of Taos Ski Valley and all the trails. I actually descended the mountain from this peak in the small SUPER STEEP valley just underneath. Don't do it. There is much misery to be had, and with the slow progress and frequent falling it doesn't save you any time.
joseyinnet - Apr 8, 2013 12:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2012
on the way to WheelerStopped for a few minutes at the top here for a break. A couple of marmots were very interested in me.
Sarah Simon - Sep 23, 2012 2:13 pm Date Climbed: Sep 22, 2012
6 peak day via Bull of the WoodsI love this time of year - perfect weather, sunny blue skies, autumn colors! Enjoyed the hot springs at Ojo Caliente, green chili beer and a suite with a kiva fireplace afterward. :-)
Ruvicha - Apr 9, 2012 9:09 pm Date Climbed: Sep 10, 2009
Bonus en route to WheelerThis is a worthy destination in its own right and a scenic waypoint en route to Wheeler. Fraser overlooks the La Cal Basin, and you get fine views of the deep valleys on either side of the ridge.
JustDSM - Feb 27, 2012 4:27 pm
Bagged it on the way to WheelerJust a little side step and another one to bag made it hard to pass.
mlandau3 - Jan 13, 2011 9:13 am Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2008
An Accurate DescriptionWe hiked this as part of an ascent of Wheeler. Thanks to Sarah and Ron (who we met on the trail), we all summited Wheeler. Pretty long for a dayhike from the Coyote parking lot. Seeing the bighorn sheep was an added bonus. And we were blessed with a thunderstorm on the descent.
Hotoven - Aug 11, 2010 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2010
Tagged this sucker up on the way to WheelerJust a little warm up and taste before you get to Wheeler. Great view and a smooth lumpy looking mountain!
asaking11 - May 30, 2010 3:13 pm Date Climbed: May 29, 2010
En Route to WheelerHiked to the top of this one on the way up to Wheeler Peak. There were tons of big horn sheep on Fraser Mountain, and we were able to get within 20 feet of them.