Blake Merrell
Life Elevated - Rising Higher
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I had two journal entries for the trip. this was one of them. August 20th, 2015:
Fremont Peak, the 3rd Highest peak in Wyoming, stands 13,743 feet tall. It is the highest peak I have ever climbed. It is the hardest mountain I have climbed so far. This is about that day.
It was bitter sweet to leave Titcomb basin.
That. Is. One. Beauuuuuuuutiful. Place.
But... pack up and leave we did. We had more to see, more to hike. The plan for day 3 was to summit Fremont Peak!
To be honest, it was my friends idea to climb Fremont. He had done it in his early 20's and wanted to do it again. (It must be good if a guy wants to go a second time, right?) This was the gonna be the highlight of his trip, the part he look forward to the most. I was excited for the adventure! Peak-bagging hasn't really been my thing, but this did seem pretty neat. I am always up for a good adventure, and a good view.
It was hard.
It was Good.
Well.... The hike out of Titcomb was just as good going as it was coming. And the Indian Basin exceeded my expectations.
Some of my pictures (not in any specific order)
Part of the trail as we hiked up into Indian Basin.![gopr1694-01.jpeg gopr1694-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37405-d7e093afe813a96fc842d1aaa4b81c43.jpg)
Part of the trail as we hiked out of Titcomb![gopr1666-01.jpeg gopr1666-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37406-b38792872f1032fa962cecec23c683ce.jpg)
Indian Basin. Looking toward Harrower Peak![gopr1699-PANO.jpg gopr1699-PANO.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37409-0293ed3ac84eae750e4d29ab63685d23.jpg)
More of the same. I thought these little lakes were very pretty.
![gopr1715-02.jpeg gopr1715-02.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37415-a91c60ef2665ea3874d5e2903d0aaeea.jpg)
Fremont in the distance. Won't be long until I am climbing it!
![gopr1726-01.jpeg gopr1726-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37416-89770540e8d67853e83b7e060d59795f.jpg)
Looking at Fremont some more. This mountains is everywhere!
![gopr1709-01.jpeg gopr1709-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37418-e13099d365a174c1fd04da5af04af442.jpg)
Good pic of all the smoke in the air. And to think this was a "clear" day.
![gopr1734-01.jpeg gopr1734-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37420-e2733bd7764a025dfb8b365c5b9ac893.jpg)
![gopr1737-01.jpeg gopr1737-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37421-e5da2f15d6c705a3015d3e6d125d2d6f.jpg)
![gopr1747-01.jpeg gopr1747-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37424-d0bcac73b30c02f848051b4247d6491e.jpg)
![gopr1795-01.jpeg gopr1795-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37425-13dc94660f357712b97262591ee339aa.jpg)
Adam looking up at Fremont Peak. We are just beginning our ascent.
![gopr1806-01.jpeg gopr1806-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37426-5c1e8cb83fd771bb19d0608c8be42c8b.jpg)
There she is. Fremont, the easy side. only 1 mile to go. 2500 feet of vertical climbing.
![gopr1802-01.jpeg gopr1802-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37427-e0573883095794db1a0760ae657cadad.jpg)
We loved the water at the base. It so clear and refreshing.
![gopr1799-01.jpeg gopr1799-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37428-57435f63768c3ba09aaf467bf3560051.jpg)
Me at the saddle. 2000 more feet to go? seems like it anyway. oh well, check out that view! Knifepoint Mountain in the distance.
![gopr1833-02.jpeg gopr1833-02.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37429-461efb1b1a477c250e3a6b502f02e915.jpg)
Ahh. Life among the rocks. I do submit that alpine wild flowers are the prettiest in the world.
![gopr1828-01.jpeg gopr1828-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37431-6483d7ab79376f85e1bb019d0e64b825.jpg)
Adam at the beginning of our ascent of Fremont. Say what you want, but this guy is one tough guy. Even with sever shin splints, he is not letting anything spoil his trip.
![gopr1829-01.jpeg gopr1829-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37432-f586b1dee45475891359b827e88c0ac3.jpg)
Just soakin' it in.
![gopr1781-01.jpeg gopr1781-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37419-7cb8220de130fa2b2565de580951c22a.jpg)
WOAH! Yeah, I was not expecing this. The climb up was hard. I questioned if it was even worth it. All such doubts flew away when I reached the top and saw this. I.N.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E
![gopr1976-PANO.jpg gopr1976-PANO.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37410-0bba45b15f3e12c2f6184b5e8500cb5d.jpg)
Fremont Glacier!![20150820_154752.jpg 20150820_154752.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37411-2f9d94aa33a6125594c2ae26e58b6b4c.jpg)
The very top!
![GOPR1983-01.jpeg GOPR1983-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37412-6ca256920e18a2745d1a36817691b93e.jpg)
WOW. This is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen in my life.
![GOPR1982-01.jpeg GOPR1982-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37413-deb3927d874bd35548a330fb6c63be73.jpg)
More of the same.
![GOPR1945-01.jpeg GOPR1945-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37441-470f764d7a60bb493bb7eaf244b65fc2.jpg)
Summit Selfie!
![G0381965-01.jpeg G0381965-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37440-ea1196078141c5eea8fa250466c5897a.jpg)
![GOPR1944-01.jpeg GOPR1944-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37439-f1e96c52741d4ddacefe4489b9f88d4f.jpg)
Adam just above the saddle. Titcomb in the back.
![GOPR1916-01.jpeg GOPR1916-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37438-dc7a322a0b3062aefb4ec14b0752036b.jpg)
Pano of some of the glaciers. This mountain never ceases to amaze me.![g0361934-PANO.jpg g0361934-PANO.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37436-8b59ddeeac993ee05a2fc38a151e4094.jpg)
Titcomb lakes. Pretty good view!
![GOPR1911-01.jpeg GOPR1911-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37435-035000e0eb81f0c0ede133cfb0cdacf4.jpg)
Perfect day for a summit. It was a bit cold at the top though, but not to bad.
![20150820_154825.jpg 20150820_154825.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37408-5bfcc4a381e1f5662a1b01999cf8cc7f.jpg)
I had a special day today. I climbed Fremont Peak! It was long and hard. Most of the way up I questioned whether it was worth it or not. Adam has a hurt shin, so he climbed most of the way but couldn't finish. So I pushed on and did the last 1000 ft alone. It was hard, but when I arrived at the top I was surprised with amazing views of huge glaciers. It was incredible. At that moment, me at the top of the mountain, I took The opportunity to offer a prayer .... It was special for me. I have been blessed a lot, and I was overwhelmed with gratitude for what I have and especially for my beautiful little family...
Today was a good day. It was long and hard. But good.
Today was a good day. It was long and hard. But good.
Fremont Peak, the 3rd Highest peak in Wyoming, stands 13,743 feet tall. It is the highest peak I have ever climbed. It is the hardest mountain I have climbed so far. This is about that day.
It was bitter sweet to leave Titcomb basin.
That. Is. One. Beauuuuuuuutiful. Place.
But... pack up and leave we did. We had more to see, more to hike. The plan for day 3 was to summit Fremont Peak!
To be honest, it was my friends idea to climb Fremont. He had done it in his early 20's and wanted to do it again. (It must be good if a guy wants to go a second time, right?) This was the gonna be the highlight of his trip, the part he look forward to the most. I was excited for the adventure! Peak-bagging hasn't really been my thing, but this did seem pretty neat. I am always up for a good adventure, and a good view.
It was hard.
It was Good.
Well.... The hike out of Titcomb was just as good going as it was coming. And the Indian Basin exceeded my expectations.
Some of my pictures (not in any specific order)
Part of the trail as we hiked up into Indian Basin.
![gopr1694-01.jpeg gopr1694-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37405-d7e093afe813a96fc842d1aaa4b81c43.jpg)
Part of the trail as we hiked out of Titcomb
![gopr1666-01.jpeg gopr1666-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37406-b38792872f1032fa962cecec23c683ce.jpg)
Indian Basin. Looking toward Harrower Peak
![gopr1699-PANO.jpg gopr1699-PANO.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37409-0293ed3ac84eae750e4d29ab63685d23.jpg)
More of the same. I thought these little lakes were very pretty.
![gopr1703-01.jpeg gopr1703-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37414-8148c637f0d8599e108d3699e50f915d.jpg)
![gopr1715-02.jpeg gopr1715-02.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37415-a91c60ef2665ea3874d5e2903d0aaeea.jpg)
Fremont in the distance. Won't be long until I am climbing it!
![gopr1726-01.jpeg gopr1726-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37416-89770540e8d67853e83b7e060d59795f.jpg)
Looking at Fremont some more. This mountains is everywhere!
![gopr1709-01.jpeg gopr1709-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37418-e13099d365a174c1fd04da5af04af442.jpg)
Good pic of all the smoke in the air. And to think this was a "clear" day.
![gopr1734-01.jpeg gopr1734-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37420-e2733bd7764a025dfb8b365c5b9ac893.jpg)
![gopr1737-01.jpeg gopr1737-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37421-e5da2f15d6c705a3015d3e6d125d2d6f.jpg)
![gopr1747-01.jpeg gopr1747-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37424-d0bcac73b30c02f848051b4247d6491e.jpg)
![gopr1795-01.jpeg gopr1795-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37425-13dc94660f357712b97262591ee339aa.jpg)
Adam looking up at Fremont Peak. We are just beginning our ascent.
![gopr1806-01.jpeg gopr1806-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37426-5c1e8cb83fd771bb19d0608c8be42c8b.jpg)
There she is. Fremont, the easy side. only 1 mile to go. 2500 feet of vertical climbing.
![gopr1802-01.jpeg gopr1802-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37427-e0573883095794db1a0760ae657cadad.jpg)
We loved the water at the base. It so clear and refreshing.
![gopr1799-01.jpeg gopr1799-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37428-57435f63768c3ba09aaf467bf3560051.jpg)
Me at the saddle. 2000 more feet to go? seems like it anyway. oh well, check out that view! Knifepoint Mountain in the distance.
![gopr1833-02.jpeg gopr1833-02.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37429-461efb1b1a477c250e3a6b502f02e915.jpg)
Ahh. Life among the rocks. I do submit that alpine wild flowers are the prettiest in the world.
![gopr1828-01.jpeg gopr1828-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37431-6483d7ab79376f85e1bb019d0e64b825.jpg)
Adam at the beginning of our ascent of Fremont. Say what you want, but this guy is one tough guy. Even with sever shin splints, he is not letting anything spoil his trip.
![gopr1829-01.jpeg gopr1829-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37432-f586b1dee45475891359b827e88c0ac3.jpg)
Just soakin' it in.
![gopr1781-01.jpeg gopr1781-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37419-7cb8220de130fa2b2565de580951c22a.jpg)
WOAH! Yeah, I was not expecing this. The climb up was hard. I questioned if it was even worth it. All such doubts flew away when I reached the top and saw this. I.N.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E
![gopr1976-PANO.jpg gopr1976-PANO.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37410-0bba45b15f3e12c2f6184b5e8500cb5d.jpg)
Fremont Glacier!
![20150820_154752.jpg 20150820_154752.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37411-2f9d94aa33a6125594c2ae26e58b6b4c.jpg)
The very top!
![GOPR1983-01.jpeg GOPR1983-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37412-6ca256920e18a2745d1a36817691b93e.jpg)
WOW. This is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen in my life.
![GOPR1982-01.jpeg GOPR1982-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37413-deb3927d874bd35548a330fb6c63be73.jpg)
More of the same.
![GOPR1945-01.jpeg GOPR1945-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37441-470f764d7a60bb493bb7eaf244b65fc2.jpg)
Summit Selfie!
![G0381965-01.jpeg G0381965-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37440-ea1196078141c5eea8fa250466c5897a.jpg)
![GOPR1944-01.jpeg GOPR1944-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37439-f1e96c52741d4ddacefe4489b9f88d4f.jpg)
Adam just above the saddle. Titcomb in the back.
![GOPR1916-01.jpeg GOPR1916-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37438-dc7a322a0b3062aefb4ec14b0752036b.jpg)
Pano of some of the glaciers. This mountain never ceases to amaze me.
![g0361934-PANO.jpg g0361934-PANO.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37436-8b59ddeeac993ee05a2fc38a151e4094.jpg)
Titcomb lakes. Pretty good view!
![GOPR1911-01.jpeg GOPR1911-01.jpeg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37435-035000e0eb81f0c0ede133cfb0cdacf4.jpg)
Perfect day for a summit. It was a bit cold at the top though, but not to bad.
![20150820_154825.jpg 20150820_154825.jpg](https://backcountrypost.com/data/attachments/37/37408-5bfcc4a381e1f5662a1b01999cf8cc7f.jpg)
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