Mt. Sherman Climb

This summer one of my goals was to climb a 14er (which is a mountain that is at 14,000 feet above sea level) for my very first time. My good friend is a wonderful climber and a joy to climb with because she is so patient and encouraging to me. The hard part while climbing is trying to breath since the air is so thin the higher up you go. The other difficult part was near the top when I remember my fear of heights once we were able to see straight down both sides of the mountain my heart was beating nonstop.  It was a wonderful feeling of accomplishment at the end to say that I climbed Mt. Sherman at 14,035. 

Saturdays Outdoors in the Summer and Autumn

If it's not raining or snowing or windy, I endeavor to get outdoors every Saturday morning. Not exactly a new tradition, but it's something I do in the summer and fall each year I can. Around here, there is plenty to do: hiking, biking, rock-climbing, camping, fishing, to mention but a few. There is basically no excuse to not get out and do something.

Yesterday saw me do the very short Mt. Culter Hiking Trail (1 mile and 1200ft elevation, very family-friendly) in Cheyenne Canyon, as well as a drive along Gold Camp off-road on my way back. It was a beautiful morning for it.