Over the next few days we'll be posting photos and write-ups from
participants of the New Mexico Expedition in early September 2004.
The photo of the expedition group above was taken on the last
day of the trip at the base camp -- a remote ranch in the mountains
of northern New Mexico. Participants came from as far away as
New York, Washington and Alabama. As their smiles suggest, all
the participants had a great time, and went away knowing they
had participated in a historically significant expedition.
During
the expedition there were two fairly close range Class A daylight
sightings, and at least five close range Class B incidents at
night. The daylight sightings didn't last long enough for the
witnesses to get photos. One of the witnesses gave chase after
the first sighting and got a clear but brief view at less than
100 feet.
Everyone got to hear sounds at some point. Most got to see tracks.
Several scats were found and a few samples were taken.
The
ranch owner and the local people were extraordinarily hospitable
and generous. This
was the first time any bigfoot researchers had ever been to this
area. The first few days were spent exploring the area and the
various places where locals had encounters in the past. As the
days progressed incidents were happening closer and closer to
the base camp. The last few people to stay at the base camp reported
some Class B incidents in the base camp late at night,
including chattering and rock throwing.
Check back over the next few days as more info is added about
the trip.