Mount Shavano 14,229' and Tabeguache Peak 14,155'

This week we let the weather dictate which mountains we should hike/climb. Storms were sporadic in the state, and Mount Shavano and Tabeguache Peak were our best bets for today. These are both rated Class 2. Something we haven't done in a while. It was nice, because you could pretty much see a well worn trail the entire way. You can see me in red in the distance, and the trail on the grassy plain up to the ridge.

Looking back down the valley.

Here you can see the trail as I mentioned, and we are on a nice and wide ridge. We just have to go straight up to the top. Mount Shavano is first.

Here we are!

Many clouds! So, we must be quick to ensure we are done before any thunderstorms start brewing.

So, we just went down the other side of Mount Shavano, we are at the low point. Now, we must climb back up this ridge to Tabeguache Peak!

We made it! We had to be quick!

This picture is taken from Tabeguache Peak looking at Mount Shavano. The only way to get back to the main trail is to go back over Mount Shavano. And we have to be quick, as I said, looks like storms.

We are now back on the nice and wide ridge, and we see a herd of big horn sheep! COOL!!!

Shawn got a great action shot!!!

We quickly went back down as storms did end up brewing for a bit, but the sun came back out after that! All is well! A successful and safe trip!