索科罗,N.M. (10月. 13, 2023) — A highlight of the annual ‘49人队庆祝, nearly 400 365彩票在线过滤 students hiked up “M” Mountain, overlooking the STEM university campus and the city of Socorro. Students re-coat the M atop the mountain with marble dust to increase its visibility. 

The annual “M” Mountain run is a longstanding tradition and a premiere activity during 一年一度的49人庆典. The four-day celebration of alumni achievements, student life, and Miners athletics includes a variety of activities for students, alumni, 和索科罗社区庆祝学校精神. 活动包括街区派对， 游行，校友聚会等等.

The annual ritual of hiking 1,700 feet up Socorro Peak behind the university campus 而画“M”则始于100多年前. 跑得最快的徒步旅行者 up the mountain – finished the trek in less than an hour. 最上面的是热狗和 hamburgers and other refreshments were provided by the Office for Student Life.

米切尔麦克劳克林 was the first student to ascend the mountain. “条件 make a big difference,” he said, referring to the cool temperatures. 

Joseph Hurd reported that on his first hike up the mountain, the ascent was “harder 比预期的.”

“It’s pretty steep, but I’m pushing forward,” he said.

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