Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) invite outdoor enthusiasts to a snowshoe and cross-country ski outing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. This 4.5-mile intermediate trek offers stunning views along the East Fork of the Jemez River, starting from the Las Conchas trailhead and ending at the East Fork trailhead, with about 800 feet of elevation gain.

Details:

• Admission: $4–$10 (member/non-member, individual/family rates)
• Meet at: Los Alamos Nature Center (8:30 a.m. for gear borrowing; 9 a.m. departure)
• Gear: Bring your own snowshoes/skis or rent snowshoes from PEEC (limited availability)

Led by Los Alamos Mountaineer Zack Baker, this adventure is best for those with prior snowshoeing or skiing experience. Weather permitting, snowshoes/skis will be used; otherwise, it will convert to a winter hike.

For more information, visit our website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected with us on social media for updates on each week’s activities.

PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.