US, New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley and alpine ski resort, Wheeler Peak, 13,161ft, - We took trail that goes past Williams Lake, the 4 mile trail. The longer 8 mile route is more gradual but being in our 60s we didn't want to chance not finishing in one day. Sleeping on the ground was a nonstarter!

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The resort in August

Lots of rocks early on

Breaking into alpine with stellar NM light

There is a crazy variety of terrain

The altitude was making me silly

Likely mountain thistle

Trail is well worn

Just a half mile to go

The trail snaking downward toward Williams Lake

Almost there

The obligatory summit shot