January 17, 2011January 12, 2011 by Rick Mc

hike Kachina Peak, New Mexico

Claire recommends this adventure.

Kachina Peak is a picturesque mountain located in the Wheeler Wilderness Area of the Sangre de Cristo Range. It is best known as the summit of Taos Ski Valley.

This peak is most often climbed during ski season when powder seekers can hike from the top of lift # 5 via Highline Ridge.

This peak is not crowded during hiking season due to it’s close proximity to Wheeler Peak. The ski area makes Kachina Peak easily accessible, but above timberline this mountain becomes quite challenging. The route along the ski area boundary is class 3+ climbing to the summit. …