Trip of 2013.12.15
- Succeeded: No
- First-activation: No
- Propagation forecast on departure: n.a.
- Propagation forecast on return: n.a.
See my trip planning guide at: SOTA Guide: W4G/NG-034, Sheriff Knob
Commentary:
This was planned as the second summit of a double-header with Coosa Bald (W4G/NG-006). I was too cold. I activated Coosa and drove to the trailhead for Sheriff. I even loaded up the pack and took a few steps, but I decided I couldn’t safely activate the summit today and beat a retreat.
Trip of 2014.01.26
- Succeeded: Yes
- First-activation: No
- Propagation forecast on departure: n.a.
- Propagation forecast on return: n.a.
See my trip planning guide at: SOTA Guide: W4G/NG-034, Sheriff Knob
Commentary:
Activated as the middle summit in a triple-header with Gooch, Sheriff, then Coosa. The climb up was intense. There was a lot of brush/undergrowth. It was do-able with the winter die-off, but I recommend against attempting this summit in the green (spring/summer) season.
There were points in the ascent where I had to keep moving forward, lest I slide back. Many points where I planted my trekking poles and hauled myself up. The route I took coming back down may be a little better than the hike up.
It was a sunny but windy day. Both times I was at this trailhead, it seemed windier than the other summit(s).
I’m not sure I’ll try this summit again. Very strenuous climb.