I hope to hike a good chunk of NM at some point next season and have trawled the interweb for info. I’ve realized that what i really need to do is actually speak to, or play email tag with ex CDT thru or section hikers. I intend to begin near Silver City and hike north into Colorado for a little while. I’ll stick to a few main concerns i have at this point in planning. Here they are: Water - I know its pretty darn dry out there, any special water planning/cache advice would be helpful. Trail Route - I’ve read threads on updates, map sources, guide recommendations, and alternate routes. I’m kind of interested in the whole public/private land thing. I don’t like going around pissing off landowners. Whats the deal with that in NM? Clothing - I’m looking at going in the spring so what kind of clothing should i be shooting for? What kind of sleeping bag worked best for you? Shelter - I lost my tent and hammock so i guess i’m back to square one. I assume that tree’s are no to common until you get further north into the state so a hammock might be dumb. What did you carry?
Advice - Is there anyone who you think would be an awesome person to contact directly for advice about this section?
I’d also love to hear what people thought about the trail in general (in NM). Was there anything you wish you’d planned better for, anything you’d do differently? You can email me direct through here i believe, if you dont want to reply to the thread.
Anyway, thanks enormously if you do respond. I’d like to learn as much as i can before heading out.
Cheers aka Ross. AT sections 01/04 JMT02 PCT sections 02
Cheers