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Sherman Climb (2)

Statistics

  • Date - 03/30/2018
  • Elevation - 11,000'
  • Route - Sherman Climb
  • Miles - 2.0
  • Elevation Gain - 1,000'
  • ACME Mapper - Link
  • CalTopo - Link
  • Partners - Brian Kooienga

Description

Somewhat similar to Tonys Nightmare last weekend, Brian had never been up the Sherman Climb and it had been eight years since I climbed it.  We were a bit undecided about doing the climb because of the driving distance, but ultimately went for it.  We left Denver, Colorado, around 3:00 and made the long drive to Sherman, Colorado.  You can view the route from close to the trailhead and the approach is short.  I led the first two pitches to let Brian warm up for pitch 3 which is the crux.  Once on top of pitch 3, we hiked up the drainage a bit farther and even completed the seldom climbed pitch 4 with Brian leading.  The descent went smoothly and we were back on the road in the early afternoon.

Photos

Sherman ClimbSherman ClimbSherman ClimbJames leading pitch 1.Pitch 2 and 3Brian following pitch 2.James and BrianBrian leading pitch 3.Brian leading pitch 3.Brian leading pitch 3.Pitch 4Brian approaching pitch 4.Brian leading pitch 4.Brian leading pitch 4.Brian and James enjoying the sun at the top of the climb.