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Peak(s):  Mt. Sherman  -  14,043 feet
Date Posted:  09/13/2011
Modified:  07/11/2012
Date Climbed:   09/04/2011
Author:  Manky
 2nd Fourteener Squared   

After a hot summer with too much going on, the now fearless five year olds were back for their second Fourteener-Mt Sherman. The troops packed up into Blanca and headed for the mountains.
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Goin down the road.

We voyaged north and were rewarded with the sun setting behind some peaks and clouds.
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Colorado

After dinner, we popped the top very near the trail head and tried to get some sleep. The kiddos were giddy and a little crazy sleeping in the top bunk together. We got up and prepared to go face to face with the Mother Goddess Mt. Sherman.
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Can we go back to sleep?

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Chasing the sun.

After a few breaks and chatting with many friendly hikers on the trail, we finally got on to the ridge and the smiles increased.
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Ridge running.

With a surge of energy, the little climbers cruised up the ridge to the top of the mountain, along with 83 of our new best friends. As always, save the Nerds for the summit!
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Nerds on the summit.

Time to head back down to civilization.
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Properly equipped.

Nearing the trailhead, the fearless marauders battled scree and boulders larger than them for safe passage.
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How many rocks are there on this mountain?

Packed it up and headed to "The Grill" for dinner. This place has been here forever and has awesome Mexican food.
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We are going to make it.

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Another addict spotted in parking lot.

After refueling and stretching out, the fearless peak enthusiasts were ready for some down time.
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Another successful day.



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Comments or Questions
LetsGoHigher
User
It's Great to see Families....
9/13/2011 3:13pm
....getting out in the mountains. Kudos to you!


huffy13
User
Good job!
9/13/2011 4:06pm
Great times with the kiddos, huh? I have a pic just like your last one of my kids after hiking Sherman from Iowa Gulch. (My kids a quite a bit bigger than yours though.)


nomadelmundo
User
nice plate
9/13/2011 5:05pm
& awesome job with da kids!


JA_son27
User
Love it!
9/13/2011 6:37pm
Nice TR and pictures!


mtnklutz
User
Nice pics!
9/13/2011 6:52pm
And adorable kids! They look like they had a great time, thanks for posting.


Floyd
User
Great Report
9/13/2011 7:10pm
Good for you getting the kids out and about. My 4 year old fell in love with backcountry camping this summer as well.


Presto
User
Nap time ...
9/13/2011 9:55pm
What a great final photo! They don't know how lucky they are to start this camping and hiking routine so early in life (I didn't start until I was 21 ). Thanks for posting. Look forward to more. Happy trails!


wooderson
User
Adorable
9/14/2011 2:15am
The Nerds summit photo is so incredibly cute!

So cool to see a family getting out and enjoying the outdoors together. This is without a doubt the most enjoyable Sherman TR I've ever read... thanks for posting!


Matt
User
Huge smile
9/14/2011 6:24pm
That's what I have right now.
Thanks for posting.



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