Route Climbed: Standard along with Gemini Peak Date Climbed: June 2, 2001
A mellow fourteener that makes a nice training hike. The giant summit region stands out in my mind as the most impressive thing about Sherman. The views of Mount Elbert and Massive are pretty nice too.
Route Climbed: Iowa Gulch and Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: Winter 2001 and 10/26/03
The first time we got this one it was from the Iowa Gulch side and it was some of the worst weather I have ever been out in. We literally could not see more that 10 feet in front of us due to the snow and the wind from the north that was really cranked up. The only way we knew we were on the summit ridge was the shelters that we could barely make out in front of us. The second time was also VERY windy, probably the strongest sustained wind I have been in. For such a tame looking peak, Sherman has a way of making you think twice about summiting it.
Route Climbed: Four Mile Creek Date Climbed: 10.12.2003
Easy trail on this sunny day except very windy in particular on the summit; feared to be blown off. Never experienced such wind gusts before! Started off at the Leavick Site. My little car just goes that far. Did not encounter anyone on this hike!
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek (Leavick) Date Climbed: July 18th, 2003
I wasn't looking forward to coming back to this mountain after nearly reaching the summit last year and having to turn around. I eventually decided to come back to finish it off. I made the summit in a little over 2 hours and saw a group of kids from a summer camp on the summit. On the way back down I misplaced my trekking pole and made a valiant attempt to find it again once I realized my mistake but it was gone.
This was the first 14'er I ever climbed. I was 8 years old a the time. This is the mountain that started me on the path that has now become an obsession. This page brings back a lot of memories. Thanks.
Route Climbed: 4 Mile Creek trailhead Date Climbed: July 20, 2003
My only 14'er of the summer this year- not a good season for me- much too busy at work! Easy but fun, especially climbing with a group of friends (1st 14'er for several of them). #4 for Spencer the Mountain Dog.
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: Aug. 9, 2003
MOOOOOOOOOO. I have never felt more like a cow in a cattle drive than on this peak. Literally HUNDREDS of other climbers out that day, and no that's not an exaggeration. Overcrowding was the only down-side, though. Other than that, this peak gets a bad rap, in my book. I counted at least 12 14ers that were visible from the summit, and the narrow summit ridge was suprising and fun (albeit not really designed for the interstate traffic it was seeing.) I say do this one EARLY in the morning to enjoy it before the crowds get there.
Where are the hardest best climbs? Are they in CO or CA? Ask any local and you'll get the locals biased opinion. My wife and I had finished all (-Starlight) the 14ers in California, and were visiting friends in Colorado. I decided to take my wife Synne up the easiest 14er I hadn't climbed to confirm her suspicions that California's 14ers are tougher/better Climbing Sherman certainly did the trick. Especially since one can see Elbert and Massive across the valley. My 13th and easiest Colorado 14er. What a nice hike though.
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: July 27,2003
Pretty easy climb. This was my 6th 14er in as many days so I had planned for an "easy climb." Weather cooperated and this was indeed an easy walk up. Interesting mines along the way and a short glissade on the return route. It was about time to give my bod a break.
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: July 5, 2003
This was my second 14er. My first being Mt. Harvard, Sherman was a great boost to my ego. We reached the summit by 10:00, and hit 2 great glascades and were back to our cars early. It was a great climb.
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: May 14, 03
Climbed with Jennifer. Started out about 1 1/2 miles below Leavick townsite. Used snowshoes over 1/2 of the trip. We descended a gully between White Ridge and the 4wd road and regained the road below the Dauntless Mine. We were the only people on the mountain that day.
RyanS - Apr 12, 2004 11:54 am
Route Climbed: West Slopes Date Climbed: July 29, 2002We summitted Mount Sheridan before Sherman on an easy day from Iowa Gulch. A trip report is available here.
JonBradford - Mar 29, 2004 7:42 pm
Route Climbed: Standard along with Gemini Peak Date Climbed: June 2, 2001A mellow fourteener that makes a nice training hike. The giant summit region stands out in my mind as the most impressive thing about Sherman. The views of Mount Elbert and Massive are pretty nice too.
Jon
flybigsky - Feb 8, 2004 9:21 pm
Route Climbed: Standard Date Climbed: 1976I was 5 years old when I first climbed this mountain. Made it to the top before my dad!
xskier77 - Feb 2, 2004 12:52 am
Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 23, 2003Easy for sure and great 14er to take someone on that hasn't done one yet.
hhsilleck - Jan 10, 2004 7:28 pm
Route Climbed: Iowa Gulch Date Climbed: June 2001Easy, good for a first 14er.
bdewoody - Dec 3, 2003 6:43 pm
Route Climbed: Iowa Gulch Date Climbed: June 2002Really, really windy.
jeffgun - Nov 15, 2003 1:49 pm
Route Climbed: Iowa Gulch and Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: Winter 2001 and 10/26/03The first time we got this one it was from the Iowa Gulch side and it was some of the worst weather I have ever been out in. We literally could not see more that 10 feet in front of us due to the snow and the wind from the north that was really cranked up. The only way we knew we were on the summit ridge was the shelters that we could barely make out in front of us. The second time was also VERY windy, probably the strongest sustained wind I have been in. For such a tame looking peak, Sherman has a way of making you think twice about summiting it.
Helga - Oct 12, 2003 8:12 pm
Route Climbed: Four Mile Creek Date Climbed: 10.12.2003Easy trail on this sunny day except very windy in particular on the summit; feared to be blown off. Never experienced such wind gusts before! Started off at the Leavick Site. My little car just goes that far. Did not encounter anyone on this hike!
jrf - Oct 5, 2003 8:13 pm
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek (Leavick) Date Climbed: July 18th, 2003I wasn't looking forward to coming back to this mountain after nearly reaching the summit last year and having to turn around. I eventually decided to come back to finish it off. I made the summit in a little over 2 hours and saw a group of kids from a summer camp on the summit. On the way back down I misplaced my trekking pole and made a valiant attempt to find it again once I realized my mistake but it was gone.
vertx - Sep 28, 2003 9:27 pm
Route Climbed: Unknown Date Climbed: Summer 1976This was the first 14'er I ever climbed. I was 8 years old a the time. This is the mountain that started me on the path that has now become an obsession. This page brings back a lot of memories. Thanks.
eurobeer - Sep 2, 2003 9:38 am
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: September 1, 2003This was a very fun hike. The old mining buildings make this a great hike.
dp - Aug 31, 2003 12:13 am
Route Climbed: 4 Mile Creek trailhead Date Climbed: July 20, 2003My only 14'er of the summer this year- not a good season for me- much too busy at work! Easy but fun, especially climbing with a group of friends (1st 14'er for several of them). #4 for Spencer the Mountain Dog.
DaFreshman - Aug 10, 2003 7:50 pm
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: Aug. 9, 2003MOOOOOOOOOO. I have never felt more like a cow in a cattle drive than on this peak. Literally HUNDREDS of other climbers out that day, and no that's not an exaggeration. Overcrowding was the only down-side, though. Other than that, this peak gets a bad rap, in my book. I counted at least 12 14ers that were visible from the summit, and the narrow summit ridge was suprising and fun (albeit not really designed for the interstate traffic it was seeing.) I say do this one EARLY in the morning to enjoy it before the crowds get there.
darinchadwick - Aug 1, 2003 3:16 pm
Route Climbed: Iowa Gulch Date Climbed: July 2003Where are the hardest best climbs? Are they in CO or CA? Ask any local and you'll get the locals biased opinion. My wife and I had finished all (-Starlight) the 14ers in California, and were visiting friends in Colorado. I decided to take my wife Synne up the easiest 14er I hadn't climbed to confirm her suspicions that California's 14ers are tougher/better Climbing Sherman certainly did the trick. Especially since one can see Elbert and Massive across the valley. My 13th and easiest Colorado 14er. What a nice hike though.
kilimanjaro1 - Jul 29, 2003 8:18 pm
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: July 27,2003Pretty easy climb. This was my 6th 14er in as many days so I had planned for an "easy climb." Weather cooperated and this was indeed an easy walk up. Interesting mines along the way and a short glissade on the return route. It was about time to give my bod a break.
bernardhohman - Jul 29, 2003 1:04 am
Route Climbed: Sheridan Saddle from the East Date Climbed: August 8, 2002Another way too early day. At the summit very near sunrise and was all alone. Nice and peaceful, but way too early to get up and drive.
shannarae2k - Jul 7, 2003 6:36 am
Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: July 5, 2003This was my second 14er. My first being Mt. Harvard, Sherman was a great boost to my ego. We reached the summit by 10:00, and hit 2 great glascades and were back to our cars early. It was a great climb.
cruzit - Jun 20, 2003 8:04 pm
Route Climbed: Iowa Gulch Date Climbed: June 18, 2003Beautiful summit ridge and a wonderful climb with my favorite people.
Alan Ellis - Jun 19, 2003 4:45 pm
Route Climbed: Iowa Gulch Date Climbed: June 18, 2003The views from this peak were fantastic. Great climb on a perfect day.
skibum7732 - Jun 7, 2003 3:42 pm
Route Climbed: Fourmile Creek Date Climbed: May 14, 03Climbed with Jennifer. Started out about 1 1/2 miles below Leavick townsite. Used snowshoes over 1/2 of the trip. We descended a gully between White Ridge and the 4wd road and regained the road below the Dauntless Mine. We were the only people on the mountain that day.