Senad Rizvanovic - Nov 14, 2021 9:13 pm Date Climbed: Nov 14, 2021
3 peaks
Another annual visit to New Mexico was great, three peaks, nice summits, beautiful weather.
technicolorNH - May 11, 2021 6:09 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2021
with Penitente
Three hours to the top from the parking lot. The monorail on the trail was still pretty solid so there was very little postholing, despite regular snow starting 600 meters to the right of the stock gate on the way up. Went over to Penitente next. Two other people hiked Deception that day but I was the only one further out on the ridge.
jdmorehouse - Jun 27, 2019 4:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2019
Thunderstorms in the area
Pleasant hike over a total of 4 summits, but only Lake Peak had any real views or prominence. Thunderstorms were in the area, but I was down before they became a problem.
dandrew - Oct 27, 2018 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2018
Ravens Ridge Route Up, Ski Slopes Down
Thursday hike up Raven's Ridge. Fun scramble to the top. Cold, cloudy, and windy for most of the hike. Cleared up and the sun came out when I made the summit. Fall colors were nice, but somewhat muted this year. Hiked down the ski slopes to my car. Nice hike!
Not sure why but my old summit entry was erased...
Hiked this peak six or seven times over the last few years. My favorite route is to hike to Nambe Lake and ascend to the ridge from there. This route gives the best "bang for your buck" mountain hike within a short distance of ABQ.
Hiked up via the south ridge and then headed down the talus slopes to Nambe lake on the descent. Looped back via the Windsor trail.
07/14/13 - Slopes from Nambe Lake to the North-West ridge.
08/29/15 - Up from Nambe Lake. Returned via Penitente and the Windsor Trail.
Walkoutnow - Jun 19, 2016 9:52 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2016
Ravens Ridge
A very enjoyable hike/scramble. Mostly shaded on way up in the morning until you come out of the trees, which is nice considering Santa Fe area gets very hot this time of year.. apparently. Tons of bugs on top, but nice views. For the stat people (like me): my girlfriend and I took 2:10 up and 1:40 down. We did some stopping for pics, etc. Could easily be done quicker.
Stu Brandel - Jun 16, 2016 5:18 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2016
Great Lake
Started early and was greeted by forest fire smoke across the range. But wind picked up and cleared off smoke to west for a brilliant blue sky day. From Ski area.
Climbed from Ski Santa Fe parking lot up the ski area and across Lake Peak, traversed to Penitente Peak, then down to Spirit Lake.
Jmoeesq - Sep 29, 2014 10:05 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
Early Morning Summit
A return to Lake Peak after business in Pojuaque met with success in an early morning outing. Traveled the SF slopes again up to the ridge, made the summit in 2:15 and back to the car in 4 hours. Nice side trip and early am exercise! Weather was nice and views were incredible!
Left Abq at 5:45 am with Jay and David. We got lost on the wrong road in Santa Fe but found it eventually. Started at 8:20, summited at 9:50. We headed on over to Penitente before backtracking and heading down. Returned at 12:15. Great day and this time I didn't forget the camera!
eric-griz - Jul 19, 2012 10:45 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2012
Nice walk
A nice hike over Deception and then over to Penitente. Walked in some small hail on the way down.
Met Jmoeesq as I was leaving the TH. We talked about the possible snow conditions and discussed our chosen routes. As he mentions he went straight up while I took Raven's Ridge.
There was intermittent snow covering the trail up to the gate, but once on the ridge proper it was pretty much all snow. No issues as the snow was firm and crunchy. Crampons would have been nice in a few spots, but an extra toe kick made sure I had something to bite.
Once on Deception I took a few minutes to study the ridge to Lake as I've never been on it before. While studying it I noticed Jmoeesq on the final ridge to the summit. I put away one pole and pushed across.
I met up with Jmoeesq on top and hung for a while after he left before continuing on to Penitente.
About 3:30 to the summit.
Don
Jmoeesq - Apr 24, 2012 8:19 am Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
Bomber Weather
Decided to make an attempt after a business trip to Pojuaque. Brought snowshoes and crampons b/c I live on East Coast and had no clue about conditions. Ended up carrying them but never using. Was good exercise with extra weight anyway and I felt better being prepared. Weather cooperated and was totally bomber. Barely a breeze on top. Not a cloud in sight. Took route up ski slopes b/c I was short on time. Made summit in 2:40, spent :35 on top and was down in 3:45 total time. Was an awesome climb and views were unbelievable! Ridge to summit was interesting--took some thought and concentration. I dropped down right a little in places to avoid some unacceptable exposure. Overall was wonderful time. Really glad I took the time to do it.
Senad Rizvanovic - Nov 14, 2021 9:13 pm Date Climbed: Nov 14, 2021
3 peaksAnother annual visit to New Mexico was great, three peaks, nice summits, beautiful weather.
technicolorNH - May 11, 2021 6:09 pm Date Climbed: May 10, 2021
with PenitenteThree hours to the top from the parking lot. The monorail on the trail was still pretty solid so there was very little postholing, despite regular snow starting 600 meters to the right of the stock gate on the way up. Went over to Penitente next. Two other people hiked Deception that day but I was the only one further out on the ridge.
Kiefer - Sep 3, 2019 8:02 pm Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2019
From Aspen Peak5 peak day- Lake Peak, Aspen Peak, Penitente, Tesuque & Deception
jdmorehouse - Jun 27, 2019 4:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2019
Thunderstorms in the areaPleasant hike over a total of 4 summits, but only Lake Peak had any real views or prominence. Thunderstorms were in the area, but I was down before they became a problem.
dandrew - Oct 27, 2018 4:44 pm Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2018
Ravens Ridge Route Up, Ski Slopes DownThursday hike up Raven's Ridge. Fun scramble to the top. Cold, cloudy, and windy for most of the hike. Cleared up and the sun came out when I made the summit. Fall colors were nice, but somewhat muted this year. Hiked down the ski slopes to my car. Nice hike!
wannabepeakbagger - May 1, 2018 6:02 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2018
Ravens ridgeUp ravens ridge and down the ski lift way. Nice but tiring day
birdhead - Jul 26, 2017 9:08 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2017
Raven's Ridge and Nambe LakeNot sure why but my old summit entry was erased...
Hiked this peak six or seven times over the last few years. My favorite route is to hike to Nambe Lake and ascend to the ridge from there. This route gives the best "bang for your buck" mountain hike within a short distance of ABQ.
Hiked up via the south ridge and then headed down the talus slopes to Nambe lake on the descent. Looped back via the Windsor trail.
07/14/13 - Slopes from Nambe Lake to the North-West ridge.
08/29/15 - Up from Nambe Lake. Returned via Penitente and the Windsor Trail.
Walkoutnow - Jun 19, 2016 9:52 am Date Climbed: Jun 18, 2016
Ravens RidgeA very enjoyable hike/scramble. Mostly shaded on way up in the morning until you come out of the trees, which is nice considering Santa Fe area gets very hot this time of year.. apparently. Tons of bugs on top, but nice views. For the stat people (like me): my girlfriend and I took 2:10 up and 1:40 down. We did some stopping for pics, etc. Could easily be done quicker.
Stu Brandel - Jun 16, 2016 5:18 pm Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2016
Great LakeStarted early and was greeted by forest fire smoke across the range. But wind picked up and cleared off smoke to west for a brilliant blue sky day. From Ski area.
pingzingr - Jul 19, 2015 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2015
Ski area ascentClimbed from Ski Santa Fe parking lot up the ski area and across Lake Peak, traversed to Penitente Peak, then down to Spirit Lake.
Jmoeesq - Sep 29, 2014 10:05 am Date Climbed: Apr 12, 2014
Early Morning SummitA return to Lake Peak after business in Pojuaque met with success in an early morning outing. Traveled the SF slopes again up to the ridge, made the summit in 2:15 and back to the car in 4 hours. Nice side trip and early am exercise! Weather was nice and views were incredible!
jdzaharia - Jul 28, 2014 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2014
Fun SummitHiked up Ravens Ridge, across Deception Peak, to Lake Peak. Neat rocky ridge. Continued on to Penitente and Santa Fe Baldy.
Garon Coriz - Jul 29, 2012 10:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 29, 2012
2nd TripLeft Abq at 5:45 am with Jay and David. We got lost on the wrong road in Santa Fe but found it eventually. Started at 8:20, summited at 9:50. We headed on over to Penitente before backtracking and heading down. Returned at 12:15. Great day and this time I didn't forget the camera!
eric-griz - Jul 19, 2012 10:45 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2012
Nice walkA nice hike over Deception and then over to Penitente. Walked in some small hail on the way down.
donby - Apr 24, 2012 3:59 pm Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
Perfect day for LakeMet Jmoeesq as I was leaving the TH. We talked about the possible snow conditions and discussed our chosen routes. As he mentions he went straight up while I took Raven's Ridge.
There was intermittent snow covering the trail up to the gate, but once on the ridge proper it was pretty much all snow. No issues as the snow was firm and crunchy. Crampons would have been nice in a few spots, but an extra toe kick made sure I had something to bite.
Once on Deception I took a few minutes to study the ridge to Lake as I've never been on it before. While studying it I noticed Jmoeesq on the final ridge to the summit. I put away one pole and pushed across.
I met up with Jmoeesq on top and hung for a while after he left before continuing on to Penitente.
About 3:30 to the summit.
Don
Jmoeesq - Apr 24, 2012 8:19 am Date Climbed: Apr 21, 2012
Bomber WeatherDecided to make an attempt after a business trip to Pojuaque. Brought snowshoes and crampons b/c I live on East Coast and had no clue about conditions. Ended up carrying them but never using. Was good exercise with extra weight anyway and I felt better being prepared. Weather cooperated and was totally bomber. Barely a breeze on top. Not a cloud in sight. Took route up ski slopes b/c I was short on time. Made summit in 2:40, spent :35 on top and was down in 3:45 total time. Was an awesome climb and views were unbelievable! Ridge to summit was interesting--took some thought and concentration. I dropped down right a little in places to avoid some unacceptable exposure. Overall was wonderful time. Really glad I took the time to do it.
donby - Apr 24, 2012 3:47 pm
Re: Bomber WeatherHey Jmoeesq,
You beat me to it, again. :-)
It was nice talking with you on the summit.
Don
Jmoeesq - Apr 24, 2012 11:17 pm
Re: Bomber WeatherLOL! By a hair again though! :-) I enjoyed talking to you as well. It was nice to have company up there. Jason
pattond - Jan 12, 2012 7:12 pm
Run with JesseRan up with my buddy Jesse
Koonsy - Jul 27, 2010 5:34 am
Ravens RidgeDamn good.