Countdown to the Peak: Guadalupe Update!

We’re getting closer to our big adventure up Guadalupe Peak! 🌄

If you missed anything, check out our previous blog with our guide David Lopez,

he’s got all the details on what to bring as a refresher.

Here are the latest updates from our meet & greet:

✨ Start Time: We’ll begin promptly at 7:00 AM. Please plan to arrive earlier to check in, stretch, and get settled.

📋 Waivers: If you haven’t filled out your waiver form yet, please do so before we start the hike.

⛑️ Safety: David will be carrying a medical kit with him.🚗

Travel Note: If you’re leaving from Odessa the morning of the hike, plan to leave around 3:00 AM (TX time) to make it on time.

🥾 Recommended Gear & Extras (not required, but strongly encouraged):

• Extra change of socks

• Trekking poles

• A thermal water bottle (cold or warm water)

• At least 1 gallon of water

• Sunscreen & Chapstick

• Plastic/Ziploc bag for your trash

• Backpack with front and waist straps (recommended by advanced hikers)

• Light layers for changing temps

• Scarf or wrap for wind/sun protection

• Baseball cap

• Headlamp (for our early start)

🥨 Trail Snacks:

• Jerky

• Peanut butter & jelly sandwich

• Trail mix

• Bee’s tip: pack something spicy (like chili peanuts or a small bag of spicy chips). It helps distract your mind when your body feels tired 😉

🥂 Celebrate at the Summit: Bring your favorite celebration drink for when you finish the hike. I’ll have an ice chest ready! Pick something you’ll really look forward to after a long, hot, and rewarding day. I’ll also have a Sharpie handy if you’d like to write your name on your bottle/can.

🏨 Stay the Night: For those who want to stay nearby, here are a few hotel & motel options close to the park:

• Guadalupe Mountains National Park Pine Springs Campground (closest to trailhead, rustic but convenient)

• White’s City Cavern Inn (near Carlsbad Caverns, about 35 min away)

• Comfort Inn & Suites – Carlsbad, NM

• Days Inn by Wyndham – Carlsbad, NM

• Hampton Inn Carlsbad

Let’s make this an unforgettable climb, see you at the trailhead bright and early! 🥾💪

if you have any questions please feel free to shoot me a text message

(432.296.7380) xoxo - Bee