Exploring New Mexico since 1952.
Organized adventures for both novice & experts
For 70 years, members of the New Mexico Mountain Club have been hiking and climbing the mountains, canyons and mesas of New Mexico, neighboring states and the world. We offer members various levels of hiking and rock climbing activities almost every weekend, as well as overnight camping and extended trips.
Become a member today and join us on some of the best hiking & rock climbing adventures offered in New Mexico.
New Mexico Mountain Club
Choosing adventure since 1952!
nmmtclub@gmail.com
In Memory of Robert Dietz IV
April 26, 1941 — June 15, 2026
We are sad to announce the passing of longtime New Mexico Mountain Club member and past President (2012 - 2013) Robert Dietz, on June 15, 2026. If you have photos or stories you’d like to share, please email nmmtclub@gmail.com.
Hiking SECTION
Outings in our Hike Section include day hiking, backpacking, car camping and snow shoeing trips.
Before Your First Hike!
Members participating in the Hike Section are encouraged to read our documentation to understand how events are managed, what to bring and what is expected of you.
Climbing SECTION
Our Climb Section allows appropriately skilled members to participate in organized rock climbing outings.
Before Your First Climb!
Members participating in the Climb Section are encouraged to read the Climb Section’s Policies & Procedures to ensure events run safely, smoothly and efficiently.
NMMC 2026 August General Meeting: Fisher Ridge Cave Rescue
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
State Bar of New Mexico
5121 Masthead Street Northeast · Albuquerque, NM
Details: Join us on this night for the business of the club, socializing with other like-minded mountain people, and a special presentation by Alex Fischer, a spelunker, who will talk about a dramatic cave rescue that he participated in. Here is a brief synopsis: Fisher Ridge Cave is a 130+ mile maze of a cave system located near Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park. As of November 2019, it had been mapped to a length of 130.001 miles, making it the fifth-longest cave in the United States and the eleventh-longest in the world. On New Years Eve 2023, during a long exploration and camping trip, Alex along with dozens of highly trained cavers were called upon to rescue a team member, Paul Walko, who fell and broke his leg, about 10 hours of underground travel from the entrance. Alex, and the team, carefully navigated the treacherous Kentucky cave system to extract him. Over the next 4 days (83 hours) that it took to get the patient out of the cave, he helped move someone with a broken leg through crawls, squeezes, scrambles, complicated vertical terrain requiring ropework, and many other obstacles to save his life. The rescue over the New Year stands as the second longest cave extraction in U.S. History. Join us on this night to learn about this remarkable cave rescue and cave system.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS, PLEASE READ!!!
Our general meetings have moved to a new location, The State Bar of New Mexico, located at 5121 Masthead St NE near Jefferson between San Antonio and Paseo del Norte Blvd. Keep in mind potential traffic delays and closures along I-25. The new meeting spot is very impressive, with a large and safe parking area, an auditorium with comfortable theater seating, great sound, and a large format screen.
With the new location, there are new rules that we have to follow along with changes to the meeting's format:
The State Bar requires that the doors remained locked while the meeting and presentation are taking place in the auditorium. To accommodate people who may arrive late, we will begin the period of socializing and snacks first, from 7:00 to 7:20 followed by the business of the club which will include announcements, trip reports, and items for members to vote on.
During the snacks and socializing, there will be a greeter to let you in. We ask that you please make an effort to get there before 7:20. If you arrive later, we will tape a sign on the door with a number to text where someone will either come and let you in or you will receive a return text with the code and instructions on how to enter the building. The main entrance is on the south side of the building.
This is a free event where guests are encouraged. You DO NOT have to be a member of our club to attend.
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BOOK LIBRARY
The NM Mountain Club maintains a library of books available for all Club members to checkout. Use the following spreadsheet to peruse our collection:
2026 Club Meetings
January 14th - Board Meeting
January 21st - General Meeting
February 18th - General Meeting
March 11th - Board Meeting
April 15th - General Meeting
May 13th - Board Meeting
June 17th - General Meeting
July 8th - Social Event
August 12th - Board Meeting
August 19th - General Meeting
September 13th - Social Event
October 21st - General Meeting
November 11th - Board Meeting
December - Holiday Party
NM Mountain Club History
The New Mexico Mountain Club was founded in January 1952 by a small group of Albuquerque enthusiasts eager to get outside to explore with other like-minded individuals. Learn More
