Wheeler Peak (NM) Climber's Log

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Bluebell08

Bluebell08 - Mar 17, 2014 10:42 am Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2014

Winter climb  Sucess!

Williams Lake trail to the new Wheeler Peak Summit trail, which was covered in snow and difficult to follow on the way up. Some post-holing but not too bad; used crampons although some rocky sections. Tagged Walter as well on the ridge and then descended the switchbacks that were visible and went down the same way to the Lake trail. NO wind at all, temps in the 30's but absolutely beautiful and warm with the sun! Big horn sheep near the summit. Highpoint #21.

JBR1969

JBR1969 - Mar 4, 2014 9:53 am Date Climbed: Aug 17, 2009

Perfect Weather  Sucess!

From Williams Lake

Carv

Carv - Jan 22, 2014 3:14 pm Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2012

New Mexico   Sucess!

Standard route solo.

iamrwood

iamrwood - Jan 14, 2014 2:56 am Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2013

Williams Lake Trail  Sucess!

Made it to the top early in the morning, experienced a beautiful sunrise at Williams Lake before summiting!

Adam Doc Fox

Adam Doc Fox - Jan 10, 2014 7:42 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2012

Hiking wit Cheech  Sucess!

My wife and I kept running into some dude that, even in the Alpine environment, kept da trees going.
Pretty sure he never made it down.

Kevintheclimber

Kevintheclimber - Dec 27, 2013 11:34 pm Date Climbed: Jun 5, 2012

Summit in early season   Sucess!

Was fun, encountered 60 plus mph winds on summit.

MadGrad96

MadGrad96 - Nov 1, 2013 8:11 am

Wheeler  Sucess!

Bull of the Woods and Williams Lake routes

tknutila - Sep 12, 2013 8:41 pm Date Climbed: Sep 9, 2013

tknutila  Sucess!

My son and I climbed by the new Williams Lake trail last Sunday- very good hiking but still a difficult climb that I as a 63 year old irregular hiker should have trained more for, but I made it. Highlight aside from making the summit was getting within 50 yards of a herd of 10 bighorn sheep--amazing. Weather was spectacular. I would recommend this to anyone in reasonable condition- nice views and good hiking challenge plus even someone like me can make it up and back in 6-7 hours.

yadahzoemtn

yadahzoemtn - Sep 3, 2013 8:29 pm Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2012

Great Fun  Sucess!

Part of a great road trip to capture high points.

cullman1988

cullman1988 - Aug 30, 2013 11:02 am Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2012

Beautiful!  Sucess!

MY first above 12,000'. Loved it. Met David Clark and Hugh Wilson here and we hiked Mt.Elbert in August 2013 together. Amazing how hiking can change you and bring you out of your shell!

ZeeJay

ZeeJay - Aug 18, 2013 6:35 pm Date Climbed: Aug 16, 2013

Nice hike  Sucess!

Nice hike via the Lake Williams trail.

mebo1126

mebo1126 - Aug 12, 2013 9:07 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2013

#7 State High Point!  Sucess!

Hiked this in conjunction with Mt. Walter via the new William's Lake trail. The views were beautiful, although the weather was a bit sketch. I really enjoyed seeing all the chubby marmots along the way!

mcmurdosound

mcmurdosound - Aug 12, 2013 8:44 pm Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2013

great hike  Sucess!

started early but thunderstorms rolled in about 8 am. we drove out from CA to do wheeler peak so we decided to wait the storm out. about an hour later we finished the hike to the summit and loved it. i'll be the blasphemous dude who thought Wheeler and Walter were more impressive than Mt. Elbert! We took the new Williams Lake Trail which was very well marked. I thought it was pretty strenuous, but it was a nice relatively short hike. Saw lots of big horn sheep, massive marmots, and some sort of guinea hen looking bird. this was actually probably the highlight of my hiking trip to Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.

Zachary Andrew

Zachary Andrew - Aug 12, 2013 1:54 pm Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2013

5 peaks  Sucess!

Got to Williams Lake Trailhead at about midnight and hiked to the lake in the pitch black. Arrived at the lake at about 2am. Woke up to stunning scenery and summited at about noon. While you are there you might as well get in Old mike, Simpson, Walter, and Frazer peaks for a 5 peak day. Camped in the La Cal Basin 2nd night. Made the mistake of trying to bushwhack my way down a super steep (70% Grade at max) valley next to Frazer, to avoid the boring and long bull-of-woods trail. Don't do it... I fell 16 times, and with a 20kg backpack you'll be somersaulting down the mountain. Certainly a quick, but not pleasant way to get down.

Jimmy Rivers

Jimmy Rivers - Jul 22, 2013 12:04 am Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2013

Beautiful backcountry hike!  Sucess!

Hiked up Bull of the Woods trail as an overnighter, camping just below tree line at the La Cal basin. We were above tree line for so long though, and it was just stunning scenery for a Florida guy like myself. The elevation didn't really mess with us, thankfully, and we made it without a problem. I absolutely loved this area, inc nearby Taos, in northern NM. Wheeler was tough, yet rewarding. STATE HP #25!! Halfway home.

THalky

THalky - Jul 15, 2013 12:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 9, 2013

#25  Sucess!

Camped in la Cal Basin, summitted early am then hiked out. Rough but amazing hike.

birdhead

birdhead - Jun 16, 2013 9:20 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2013

East Fork Red River & Williams Lake  Sucess!

Climbed via the trail from the East Fork of the Red River. Lighting near the summit forced a quick descent. 4:54 RT.

Climbed again on 6/15/19 via Williams Lake as part of my Father's Day trip. Lots of snow in the trees. 4:00 RT. Got lunch and beer at the Bavarian with the family after the hike.

Brian Kalet

Brian Kalet - May 28, 2013 3:58 pm Date Climbed: May 26, 2013

2 Peaks  Sucess!

With Mount Walter.

vanman798

vanman798 - Apr 30, 2013 12:35 pm Date Climbed: Apr 27, 2013

Spring Loop  Sucess!

Strolled up the Bull of the Woods trail. The snow was solid and I didn't need my snowshoes nor ice axe. Took close to 5 hours to reach the peak (including breaks, lunch, etc). The avy danger seemed very low, so I descended via Williams Lake. That was fast, took an hour, but the only problem was my car was at the other trailhead, and so I had a long walk down the dirt road to get back to it. No one around to hitch a ride from either!

tylordthemighty - Apr 15, 2013 9:12 am Date Climbed: Dec 1, 2012

Boom tallest peak in New Mexico Boom  Sucess!

Climbed in December, didn't need skiis, great conditions minus a tid bit windy on top, but still an awesome hike and not the last time I'll be doing it.

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