Mt. Sherman Trip Report 08/22/2024

Report Type	Mini
Peak(s)	Mt. Sherman - 14,043 feet
Date Posted	08/22/2024
Date Climbed	08/21/2024
Author	overthe59hill

Three Seniors, Three Moose, and a Goat
Wednesday, August 21, 2024: I completed my sixth summit of 14er Mt. Sherman. I wasn't solo. I had two friends from church. Carol claimed her VERY FIRST 14er today, and Pastor Lyle made his second ascent of this peak. He checked off several other 14ers in the past. As we arrived at the trailhead, we were greeted by a moose mama and her twins. Blessing #1 The hike started a bit chilly and overcast, but it seemed most of the day's rain happened before we started. Blessing #2 The weather got nicer at every turn for the first 1.25 miles, when we reached the saddle before our more intense climb would begin. Blessing #3 The wind picked up and it got very frigid as we moved up toward the ridge where it was pretty intense. Our persistence carried us through the icy, 30-40mph gusts. Blessing #4 Once we reached the summit plateau there was no wind. We lingered for an hour on top, refueling with snacks and water and getting our summit photos. Blessing #5 A mountain billy goat bachelor was wandering just below the summit apparently hoping for company, so another hiker got some fantastic closeups and shared his pictures with us. Blessing #6 The descent was pleasant without as much wind as earlier, and due to morning rain the trail was damp enough to provide traction for us so we didn't have to deal with bone dry, slippery gravel. Blessing #7 Sprinkles began again in our last half mile or so back to the pickup. It was almost 4PM, and we were glad the 2PM rain prediction was delayed. Blessing #8 On our drive home we saw a yearling bull moose trot briskly across the road, too fast to catch any photos. He was magnificent! Blessing #9 We enjoyed having the time together to get to know each other better and share the day. There were many other favors that came together and made a fantastic day for us. Blessing #10 Praise God from Whom all blessings flow! Pictures below include screenshots from the Peakfinder app of some of the neighboring peaks. Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):

Three Seniors, Three Moose, and a Goat

Wednesday, August 21, 2024: I completed my sixth summit of 14er Mt. Sherman. I wasn't solo. I had two friends from church. Carol claimed her VERY FIRST 14er today, and Pastor Lyle made his second ascent of this peak. He checked off several other 14ers in the past.

As we arrived at the trailhead, we were greeted by a moose mama and her twins. Blessing #1

The hike started a bit chilly and overcast, but it seemed most of the day's rain happened before we started. Blessing #2

The weather got nicer at every turn for the first 1.25 miles, when we reached the saddle before our more intense climb would begin. Blessing #3

The wind picked up and it got very frigid as we moved up toward the ridge where it was pretty intense. Our persistence carried us through the icy, 30-40mph gusts. Blessing #4

Once we reached the summit plateau there was no wind. We lingered for an hour on top, refueling with snacks and water and getting our summit photos. Blessing #5

A mountain billy goat bachelor was wandering just below the summit apparently hoping for company, so another hiker got some fantastic closeups and shared his pictures with us. Blessing #6

The descent was pleasant without as much wind as earlier, and due to morning rain the trail was damp enough to provide traction for us so we didn't have to deal with bone dry, slippery gravel. Blessing #7

Sprinkles began again in our last half mile or so back to the pickup. It was almost 4PM, and we were glad the 2PM rain prediction was delayed. Blessing #8

On our drive home we saw a yearling bull moose trot briskly across the road, too fast to catch any photos. He was magnificent! Blessing #9

We enjoyed having the time together to get to know each other better and share the day. There were many other favors that came together and made a fantastic day for us. Blessing #10 Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!

Pictures below include screenshots from the Peakfinder app of some of the neighboring peaks.

Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):

Comments or Questions

Little Wolf	Blessings 8/22/2024 4:44pm Such a nice blessing to me to read your report overthehill59. Besides the nice day, wildlife sightings, and successful summit with friends, your report just may stimulate others to get out and enjoy what you did - hope so! We all often miss the little daily blessings as we pass by so quickly, so your report was refreshing in that you took the time to ponder each part of your day as a blessing to you. Thanks for the report, and keep asking and motivating others to the 14er experience.
overthe59hill	Thank you 8/22/2024 5:13pm Thanks, Little Wolf! There were more blessings than those I mentioned. But daily there are so many more than I realize.

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