Has anyone here winter hiked New Mexico? I知 thinking about starting early in the season so that I can yo-yo New Mexico before beginning my 2019 CDT thru-hike. As I get into Northern New Mexico and the higher elevation, I figure it may involve some snow travel. I知 ok with that as long as my turn around point if not too difficult to pick the trail back up.
I致e winter hiked before. Can someone give me an idea of what temperatures I can expect in February, March time frame? From what I can gather a 20-degree sleeping bag should be fine. Should I plan for colder temperatures or expect around 20 degrees for an average?
I know in many areas along the CDT, there is no trail. Is New Mexico section fairly well established or is it mostly get out the map and compass and find a path that will get you through from one point to the next? I知 expecting some areas are better than others. I知 really liking for just an idea of what to expect.
Wolf