Wheeler Peak Sunset and Moon Lit Summit Taos Hike Tour

I have done these hikes many times in the summer and late December (when fully covered in snow), this will be a beautiful evening hike to the summit of 13, 161' with time to watch the New Mexico Sunset. Once on the summit, we can sit and enjoy the views of surrounding communities and the Colorado mountain peaks. If you desire we can hike to the other peaks a few miles away hiking along the ridge trail. Once the moon is high enough in the sky we will descend via the moon light and flashlights. I have an attachment with the area as my father and his family grew up here, so this area was and is special to me, if we are lucky we may run into longhorn sheep up on the summit. This tour starts in Albuquerque requires 3 hr drive time and overnight accommodations (your expense) in Taos area. If we start in Taos I can customize the tour and reduce cost (obviously remove cost of travel from Albuquerque to Taos and back)

- Leave Santa Fe, around 1pm in my vehicle - Arrive at the base of the Taos ski area, hiking 2 miles to Williams Lake, the lake is nestled between high craggy peaks in a large glacial cirque - After a short stay we will then follow the old trail (cut off 3/4th a mile) or the new trail & summit the mountain, we can rest as required (be aware we start at an elevation of 1. 5miles high). Once we reach the saddle between Mt Walter and Wheeler Peak, Simpson Peak is roughly one mile away from Wheeler, we can hike to all 3 which are all over 13, 000', but an easy hike along the ridge - We will wait till the moon is high in the sky to provide light on trail, most of the trail is above the timber line. We will then enter the forest, and this is when a head lamp is required. Hiking poles optional if you think you need them. On this hike I use the aid of my dogs to keep alert of wildlife and to deter any, dogs are very friendly and know this trail well as they have been up several times.