Missed the part about Gray's and Torrey's. If you stay at altitude for a week between climbs, and exercise whilst you are there, you might find Gray's and Torrey's combo to be easier than Sherman due to the acclimation.
Sean Nunn
Peculiar, MO
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seannunn
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Olay
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Thank you for the heads up. I will be careful.
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Olay
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Thank you for all the advise.
Hike was good, it took me 13 hrs drive to Mt Sherman trailhead, 3 hours of sleep and started daylight on Wednesday morning. A little nausea in the first hour but it got easier as I got to the top.
On Saturday , I drove up to the parking lot for Gray's and Torrey's, I arrived before 9pm and there were only 5 spots left. Started the hike by 4 am and it was great.
When I switched to Torrey, I decided to descend via Kelsoe ridge. I kept on sliding down hard as it was too loose. I would like to go up it with experienced group.
I'm hooked.
Hike was good, it took me 13 hrs drive to Mt Sherman trailhead, 3 hours of sleep and started daylight on Wednesday morning. A little nausea in the first hour but it got easier as I got to the top.
On Saturday , I drove up to the parking lot for Gray's and Torrey's, I arrived before 9pm and there were only 5 spots left. Started the hike by 4 am and it was great.
When I switched to Torrey, I decided to descend via Kelsoe ridge. I kept on sliding down hard as it was too loose. I would like to go up it with experienced group.
I'm hooked.