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| Sunrise along the Santa Fe River - Picacho Peak in outline |
The shorter days can sometimes crush the motivation for getting out. Tights, hat, a pair of gloves and weekends are a solid defense for this insidious malady. Along with a few friends I've been diligently keeping the rust at bay with morning runs that canvass the foothills above town. The rewards of trail outings in the off-season are the near total solitude and the incredible beauty of snow and winter light.
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| Morning light on the Sangre de Cristos from Dorothy Stewart |
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| Moon and sun mountains cast tall shadows toward the Sandias |
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| Atalaya's north ridge with new snow - Sangres in the distance |
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| Sending one of the steeper sections on the Atalaya Ridge - Hadji and his two wonder-dogs up ahead |
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| Morning summit of Atalaya - views over the Rio Grande Valley of the Ortiz and Sandia Mountains |
And a few gratuitous non-running images:
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| The snow covered Jemez from La Tierra - Caballo Peak partially obscured by cloud |
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| Winter weather and snow descend on the Sangres before breakfast |
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| Thompson Peak and snow-filled Valentine chutes at sunrise with morning storm clouds |
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| Thompson Peak at left from a closer vantage on Dale Ball trail, Hadji and Adam at center, Picacho Peak at right. |
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| Mini-me enjoying a run with Dad past a sunset so dazzling it obscured the photo |
Related Posts & Trail Maps:
- Atalaya Mountain
- La Tierra Trails
- Dorothy Stewart Trail
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