Disappointment Peak
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Last weekend was a stellar Jackson Hole Weekend. Saturday I made it back into GTNP after a long wait letting my ankle heal. My ankle is feeling better, and this moderate route in the Tetons was perfect.
They call it disappointment peak because it looks like it is part of the Grand Teton. When you head for the summit, you realize that there is a massive gap between the mountain you are on and the Grand Teton!
Yes - the BEAR! Always fun to see our little furry friend along the way.
Adrian Foreman was my climbing partner and it was great to connect with him. I am always happy to spend time with Adrian. He’s intelligent, insightful, adventuresome and goes with the flow. Climbing in the mountains allows you to bond and connect with people like nothing else. The nature, the walking and achieving a goal together is a great wayt o connect.
Our conversation flowed as did the entire day. This was a beautiful pitch right on the ridge.
This climb reminded me about the concept of the false summit. Lots of times in life you charge off seeking some big goal, and you think you are on the right path. Hard work and lots of time and energy invested sometimes results in a big “disappointment.” These things happen in life - so what can we do about it?
Consider acceptance, the reframe, and engaging the now (all found on the forum) as three tools for experiencing success in the midst of disappointment. Overall - I am happy to be back climbing again - and Disappointment peak, even though it’s not the Grand Teton, offers a stellar day in the mountains.
