Craig
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Those are mountain goats that can be seen quite often on the slopes and rocks above 10,000'.
On the way down the climbers trail from Challenger Peak, it was very noisy from a stiff upslope wind. As I descended, a nannie and lamb appeared about 30 yards in front of me feeding on grasses. I quickly took position behind a large boulder where only my head and shoulders were visible to the pair.
I stayed motionless as they worked their way uphill, closer to me while feeding.
The wind was blowing toward me so they couldn't smell me and they hadn't seen or heard me.
When the nannie got within 25' of me, she stopped and stared at me even tho the only portion of my body showing was my head and shoulders. I may have been blinking but I don't believe I moved my head at all. Within 10 sec the nannie had somehow informed the lamb of my presents because now they were now both staring at me.
I remained motionless but they knew something was up. They quickly moved up and around my position until they were both above me on the slope. Once they had gained the high ground and a little more distance they returned to feeding on grasses while minding my position.
At that point, I went on my way happy with the small amount of interaction they had allowed me.
AMS is Acute Mountain Sickness
The symptoms I experienced were, wicked headache, loss of appetite, nausea and fatigue.
This picture shows my brother ahead of me on the boulder field with Longs Peak in the background. Despite the fact this area is almost flat we were struggling to continue. (notice his head down and his slumped shoulders)
We were both toast at this point from AMS.
When you go, be sure to leave a couple of days at the beginning of your schedule to acclimate to the altitude.
On the way down the climbers trail from Challenger Peak, it was very noisy from a stiff upslope wind. As I descended, a nannie and lamb appeared about 30 yards in front of me feeding on grasses. I quickly took position behind a large boulder where only my head and shoulders were visible to the pair.
I stayed motionless as they worked their way uphill, closer to me while feeding.
The wind was blowing toward me so they couldn't smell me and they hadn't seen or heard me.
When the nannie got within 25' of me, she stopped and stared at me even tho the only portion of my body showing was my head and shoulders. I may have been blinking but I don't believe I moved my head at all. Within 10 sec the nannie had somehow informed the lamb of my presents because now they were now both staring at me.
I remained motionless but they knew something was up. They quickly moved up and around my position until they were both above me on the slope. Once they had gained the high ground and a little more distance they returned to feeding on grasses while minding my position.
At that point, I went on my way happy with the small amount of interaction they had allowed me.
AMS is Acute Mountain Sickness
The symptoms I experienced were, wicked headache, loss of appetite, nausea and fatigue.
This picture shows my brother ahead of me on the boulder field with Longs Peak in the background. Despite the fact this area is almost flat we were struggling to continue. (notice his head down and his slumped shoulders)
We were both toast at this point from AMS.
When you go, be sure to leave a couple of days at the beginning of your schedule to acclimate to the altitude.
Great pictures!
