Hiking

Final Wanderful Post

As I’d mentioned in posts past, I moved out of Brandy’s house on May 7th. I took the following week off from work through the 14th, only to immediately leave for the camping trip from my previous post. After being gone for the 3 day weekend, I immediately launched back in to work and haveContinue reading “Final Wanderful Post”

Camping: Redondo Campground, Santa Fe National Forest

May 21 – 23, 2021 Well, it’s official. Alan and I took our first camping trip over the weekend of . This was my first time ever tent camping and the first camping I’ve done at all in decades. It was a life changing experience.

Forced Break

I definitely apologize for my absence lately folks. I’ve been busy packing up and preparing for the move that’s taking place starting tomorrow, Friday, May 7. I expect the actual move from Brandy’s house to pretty much last that day. That won’t mean I’m done though. I still have some things in my storage unitContinue reading “Forced Break”

Travertine Falls

Less than a mile off of the Tijeras exit from Interstate 40, within a community known as Canyon Estates, is a trailhead that will eventually lead you over the ridge of Sandia Crest. Half a mile from that trailhead lies Travertine Falls.

The Future of Wanderful

Greetings everyone, I hope this early Saturday morning finds you well! I’m sitting here with a fresh cup of coffee waiting for the sun to come up just a little bit more so I can leave for a short hike up to Travertine Falls. I apologize for my recent absence for the last few days.Continue reading “The Future of Wanderful”

Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240: First Impressions

I suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, requiring the use of a BiPAP machine (since your going to ask, here’s how a BiPAP is different from a CPAP.) In contemplating potential power sources for its use while I camp, I landed on the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240. I ordered the battery on April 20Continue reading “Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240: First Impressions”

Cascade Mountain Tech Trekking Poles: First Impressions

I received my Cascade Mountain Tech trekking poles on Friday, April 23. Let’s take a look at the basics and how they performed on my first trip with them.

Sandia Tram, Hike on 4 Seasons Trail, Lunch at Ten3

April 24, 2021 I’m able to cross another item off my To-Do List: Riding the Sandia Peak Tram.

Cedro Creek Nature Trail, Part 3

April 22, 2021 I took a quick hike with Ash this afternoon after work on the Cedro Creek Nature Trail. This was my third time hiking this trail, first without Brandy. Without Brandy, I was able to extend myself to the end of the trail, my first time doing so. All told, I made theContinue reading “Cedro Creek Nature Trail, Part 3”

Sulphur and Cienega Horse Bypass Loop

April 17, 2021 Just when we thought we were getting into nice, warm Spring weather, I decided to hike on the traditional Albuquerque Spring Snow Day.