Summit of Mt. Timpanogos

Susie, Jo (friend, not husband) and I started from the Timpanooke trail head at 7:30 am. You can tell from our smiles that we really had no idea what was ahead of us.

The scenery was gorgeous all the way up.

This is a small waterfall/stream just before you get to the turnoff for Scout Falls.

See the tipy top of that mountain? Yeah, that's where we were headed.

This was a beautiful area just north of the summit. I loved the moon in the sky.

We saw several animals including these Bighorn Sheep. We also
saw several deer, chipmunks and a turkey.

Best animal find: Rocky Mountain Goats. I've been trying to spot
these goats for 13 years at Yellowstone National Park and
have NEVER seen them. Who knew I'd find them
only 20 miles from my home?

Western view from the summit. Overlooking Provo, Orem and Utah Lake.Northeastern view from summit overlooking Deer Creek Reservoir and Jordanelle Reservoir.

The last 1.5 to 2 miles from the saddle to the summit were the most intimidating! It's all shale which slides underneath you, the path is not always well marked, and there is no ledge to catch you if you fall. You fall, you're a goner! I had to mentally convince myself each step that I was going to be okay. I distinctly remember thinking of the little engine that could and kept repeating to myself, "I-think-I-can, I-think-I-can, I-think-I-can." And finally, step after step, I made it. I just wanted to scream, "I am woman, hear me roar!" And finally, after 10 years of living in Utah, I feel like a local. My initiation is complete.