Wild Earth Llama Adventures - A New Mexico True Experience
A hike in New Mexico's wilderness is always an experience to remember, But with llamas along as companions and pack animals that hike turns into something even better. It becomes a #NewMexicoTrue experience.
The gentle, sure-footed llamas carry the gear, so you are free to enjoy the scenic beauty and inspiring solitude of New Mexico's unspoiled wilderness.
You get assigned your own llama for your adventure, so you will make a new friend as you discover new wonders of New Mexico.
The experienced wilderness guides from Wild Earth enrich the llama trekking eco-adventure with their extensive knowledge of local ecology, including: native plants and wildlife; edible and medicinal plants; natural and cultural history; and wilderness living skills.
Stuart Wilde Supports the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act
Wild Earth Llama Adventures Director Stuart Wilde discusses what the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act means to him. The Columbine-Hondo, located in the high country of northern New Mexico, is one of the most treasured places in the state and a key attraction for the local tourism economy. People come to these mountains for recreation, solitude, and to spend time with their families, and invariably they leave with their wallets a little lighter. The area also offers some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the state, with high-elevation coldwater fisheries, and unparalleled habitat for elk, deer, and antelope.
The Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, would designate the 45,000-acre Columbine-Hondo area in Taos County as wilderness. The bill would also expand the Wheeler Peak Wilderness by approximately 650 acres while modifying a boundary in order to create a loop trail accessible by mountain bikes along the Lost Lake trail from Taos Ski Valley to the East Fork trail to Red River.
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Llama trek into the Rio Grande gorge, New Mexico
We took a day trip from Taos with Wild Earth Llama Adventures - we hiked into the Rio Grande gorge with llamas! Thanks to our fantastic guide Stuart and the four llamas for an unforgettable day!
Find out more about the llama treks here: llamaadventures.com
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Valle Vidal, New Mexico | Hiking the Big Valley
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IN THIS VIDEO...
Valle Vidal is located in far northern New Mexico. The Valle Vidal Unit of Carson National Forest is 101,794-acres in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Today we are hiking the large valley itself. We park at the corrals by Forest Road 1950. Our route takes us south-southwest through the double gate in the fence and across the huge valley. Bill wants a higher vantage point to look for wildlife, so we go up on top of a rise. From the rise we see a cut back to the west. After walking along Vidal Creek for a ways a most picturesque cabin comes into view.
The shade of the log cabin makes a nice place to enjoy the lunch we packed.
Wanting to see new territory, we follow a small dirt road northward. The road starts to go more to the west and we need to go more to the east. We decide if we can find any sort of path back to the east we will take it. We're in luck! There is a cut in the mountains back to toward the east. The path runs alongside a lovely stream called Grassy Creek.
It's a fairly narrow cut with thick forest on the other side of the creek and it feels a little bear-ish, so I put on my bear bell.
Fortunately, the cut opens out into the big valley in the perfect place for us to cross the valley and return to Ike in the parking area.
A Quick Flashback...
This morning we saw a LlamaAdventures.com rig in the parking lot by the corrals. Thirteen years ago we went on a Llama Adventures hike in the Latir Peak Wilderness of New Mexico. Could this be Stuart's rig in Valle Vidal today?
Much to our pleasant surprise when we made it back to the parking lot, there was Stuart! What are the odds?! We had a nice visit. We'll put a link to LlamaAdventures.com in the description below.
The pleasant surprises continue... How cool is this!?... Back in camp, on the table is a note... Dear Wobbly Otters. Subscribe to your UTube channel. Love it. Live in Texas. Sorry we missed you. Tyson & Pam.
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NM True TV - Season 2 - Episode 4: Enchanted Circle
In this episode Michael takes his travels for a loop. The Enchanted Circle runs through the scenic mountain valleys and delightful villages that surround New Mexico's highest point, Wheeler Peak. There is adventure in every direction in this northern New Mexico hotspot, from trekking with llamas, to ziplining, golf, mountain biking, and of course some world class opportunities to sit back and simply enjoy the crisp mountain air.
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Red River Ski Area (Disc Golf):
Angel Fire Resort – Golf:
Angel Fire – Zipline:
Angel Fire Bike Park:
Wild Earth Llama Adventures:
Square Dancing at Community House:
Bobcat Pass Cowboy Evenings:
Globetrottergirls New Mexico Road Trip 2013
New Mexico is really the ultimate state for an American road trip. From Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands to cliff dwellings, Native American pueblos, Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico took us by absolute surprise.
We'd really like to thank the good people at the Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos visitors bureaus and Stuart Wilde of Wild Earth Llama Trekking - a highlight on our two week road trip through New Mexico.
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New Mexico True Experiences: Art & Design
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Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas Capitol Reef
King Ranch Llamas
These llamas just jumped over the fence out of nowhere while we were driving near the King Ranch outside Moriarty, NM.
Afternoon Tea & Llama Trekking In Nidderdale - Vlog 11
This was probably one of my most favourite days in a looong while. We enjoyed a really fancy afternoon tea at Betty's in Harrogate and a trek with the lovely Nidderdale Llamas!
If you live in Yorkshire and love llamas as much as I do make sure you visit the Nidderdale Llama Farm:
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Hiking With Llamas in The Smokies!
Smoky Mountain National Park quickly became one of our favorite national parks. The mixture of lush forests and mountains make for such beautiful scenery. Near the park, you can hike a trail with llamas! These are such spunky creatures!
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Ben Thomas Supports The Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act
Del Norte Mountain Bike Alliance Chair and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Executive Director Ben Thomas discusses what the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act means to him. The Columbine-Hondo, located in the high country of northern New Mexico, is one of the most treasured places in the state and a key attraction for the local tourism economy. People come to these mountains for recreation, solitude, and to spend time with their families, and invariably they leave with their wallets a little lighter. The area also offers some of the best hunting and fishing opportunities in the state, with high-elevation coldwater fisheries, and unparalleled habitat for elk, deer, and antelope.
The Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, would designate the 45,000-acre Columbine-Hondo area in Taos County as wilderness. The bill would also expand the Wheeler Peak Wilderness by approximately 650 acres while modifying a boundary in order to create a loop trail accessible by mountain bikes along the Lost Lake trail from Taos Ski Valley to the East Fork trail to Red River.
Learn more:
Speaking of Golf & Llama Caddies, Part Two
More of the Llama Caddies as they train and Speaking of Golf, the number one golf talk show, was there to see and film. This is a unique but totally true golfer's experience...a llama as your caddy! Check out the actual interview with llama trainer and golf pro by going to the podcast section of
NM True TV - Season 1 - Episode 1: Northeast
Join Michael and the New Mexico True Television crew as they head to Cowboy Country in northeast New Mexico. Your trip begins with the loveable alpacas at Victory Ranch and continues with classic cars and western wear in Raton. Get up close to the wildlife at Vermejo Park Ranch, have a cold one at the Colfax Tavern, and take a dip in the Montezuma Hot Springs. Wrap up your road trip at the St. James Hotel in Cimarron, where history isn't the only thing haunting the halls.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Victory Ranch, Mora
New Mexico Magazine's Raton Article:
Old Pass Gallery, 145 South 1st St, Raton, NM 87740, 575-445-2052
The Station: 815 S. Second St, Raton, NM
Solano's Western Wear
The Raton Museum
Shuler Theater
Vermejo Park Ranch
Colfax Tavern, State Road 505, US Hwy 64, Cimarron, NM 87714
Dwan Light Sanctuary,
Charlie's Spic & Span, 713 Douglas Ave, Las Vegas, NM 87701, 505-426-1921
St. James Hotel, Cimarron,
Executive Producer: Richard Holcomb
Producer/Director: Melinda Frame
Co Producer/Host: Michael Newman
Director of Photography: Chuck Tjeltweed
Second Camera: Melinda Frame
Editors: Dan Schueler, Michael Newman
Creative Director: Janine Sjostrom
Administrative Manager: Heather Cooper
Office Manager: Cindy Melo
Lodging Provided By: Vermejo Park Ranch, St. James Hotel
Special Thanks To: New Mexico Tourism Department
Taos man rescues llamas, creates booming tourism business
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Episode 1127 | Eco-Travel New Mexico with Author Ashley Biggers
Correspondent Megan Kamerick sits down with author Ashley Biggers, who has written extensively about travel in New Mexico. Her latest book, “Eco-Travel New Mexico,” highlights places that operate on sustainable principles, including hotels and restaurants.
WUDU Summer Series E03 - Hanging Rock Llama Treks
Terry and Angie visit Hanging Rock Llama Treks.