Llama Trekking, Rio Grande Gorge. 05-06-2026
Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, I’m sharing images from a photo assignment for “AAA New Mexico Journeys Magazine”, all taken on a Llama Trekking adventure down into the Rio Grande Gorge with Wild Earth Llama Adventures in 2014. Over the years, I have worked on many stories for AAA Magazines. Maybe I’ll share more down the road.
I hope everyone had a good week. Enjoy these images down into the gorge, and the inevitable 700 ft climb out. But then again, the Llamas carry the weight.
The first task is to get acquainted with and choose your llama. Tough choice to settle on which one of these beauties.
Did you pick one?
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Then, it’s load up and head out, or rather down.
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We all take a break, and our guide shares some local knowledge of the area with us.
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Wild watercress with lunch along the river near a spring.
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After lunch, there’s plenty of time to explore the ancient petroglyphs in the immediate area.
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Our guide points out the route we took down into the gorge. We already know where we are going next… up, up, up!
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After a leisurely lunch and time exploring the area, we loaded up our new best friends and wound our way back along the river to where the trail made its way up out of the gorge to the rim of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Recreation Area.
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Sure footed.
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The trail up out of the Rio Grande Gorge, the final few yards.
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After the trek, it’s treats all around.
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If you get to close, sometimes…
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You can read the AAA Magazine story here.
And read more on the Wild Earth Llama Trekking here.
And if you would like to set up a Llama photo trek, reach out here.
As always, thanks for looking. Have a great week wherever it takes you. G