WHEELER PEAK EXPEDITION, AUGUST 15, 1999
File — Box: 182, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
This album contains 21 color photos of an attempt by me, my ex-wife Ruby Nichols, and my pals Sam Orr and Andy Lenderman, to climb Wheeler Peak via the Bull of the Woods route on August 15, 1999. The trip was all bad weather and horrendous wind. We summited Mt. Walter and got within 60 yards of Wheeler Peak's top, then fled for our lives. Sam dropped out at the wilderness border because of a sprained toe. I published an essay about our climb in the November Taos Horse Fly newspaper, titled, "Into Pretty Thin Air." The published article is included in this album.
Dates
- AUGUST 15, 1999
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research, however, researchers must sign consent form prior to gaining access to materials. Calavera drawings, proofs, and etchings as well as "little diaries" (Boxes 14, 125, 126, 129, 142) are housed in high security and may require up to 24 hours for retrieval. Enlarged photocopies and typed transcriptions of "little diaries" in Box 142 are located in Box 184.
Extent
From the Collection: 184 boxes (172 cu. ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451