Bummer. So you have unfinished business! I might be out that area in August, if you're going to give it another try and want a partner, let me know.Holliewd wrote:I climbed Whitney first week of June. Got to the middle of the switchbacks and had to turn around because I didn't listen to everyone that told me to bring crampons. I don't care what time of year, I'll take crampons next time. First mtn I've ever bailed on.
Mt Whitney current conditions
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Holliewd
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Re: Mt Whitney current conditions
Pm me, I totally have unfinished business and would love a partner. It's long but totally doable. Technically nothing and water almost the entire way. Problem is getting the permit. Do you have one?
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Re: Mt Whitney current conditions
I've been looking at getting out that way for a Whitney attempt in late September. There are permits available then for day or overnight. If I can make it happen, I'd like to spend a few days in Yosemite while I'm out there. If anyone wants to talk about putting together a trip, pm me!
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Re: Mt Whitney current conditions
I summitted Whitney on Aug 29.
Trail conditions: Very warm down low, pretty cold and windy at the summit. My Clifbar was at the hard-to-eat stage because of the temp. No snow, but there had been a dusting the day prior. No water above Trail Camp. We had good skies, but the next morning the smoke was so bad we couldn't see the mountain from Lone Pine. A small shift in wind direction is all it takes. I'll take a curious bear over a marmot any day! They were really a nuisance.
The big negative was how many people ditch their wag bags. I was appalled. I actually bought the smaller Opsack to put mine in, and it completely eliminated the odor. I just threw out the Opsack with the wag bag, happy to have made that investment.
It was really a great trip, and the mountain is so very different from those in CO. Unless you're into the challenge I wouldn't try for the entire 22 miles in one day. Those that I saw doing it were not having a good time. Just like a fine wine or a lover, it's better to savor the experience. Because my brother was coming from LA and had no acclimatization, we set off in the afternoon, camped at Lone Pine Lake, then at Trail Camp, and summitted and came out on day 3. It worked really well.
There are quite a few hidden campsites at Trail Camp downstream from the tarn and far right. Go up and over the small ridges. Much better wind protection and privacy.
Trail conditions: Very warm down low, pretty cold and windy at the summit. My Clifbar was at the hard-to-eat stage because of the temp. No snow, but there had been a dusting the day prior. No water above Trail Camp. We had good skies, but the next morning the smoke was so bad we couldn't see the mountain from Lone Pine. A small shift in wind direction is all it takes. I'll take a curious bear over a marmot any day! They were really a nuisance.
The big negative was how many people ditch their wag bags. I was appalled. I actually bought the smaller Opsack to put mine in, and it completely eliminated the odor. I just threw out the Opsack with the wag bag, happy to have made that investment.
It was really a great trip, and the mountain is so very different from those in CO. Unless you're into the challenge I wouldn't try for the entire 22 miles in one day. Those that I saw doing it were not having a good time. Just like a fine wine or a lover, it's better to savor the experience. Because my brother was coming from LA and had no acclimatization, we set off in the afternoon, camped at Lone Pine Lake, then at Trail Camp, and summitted and came out on day 3. It worked really well.
There are quite a few hidden campsites at Trail Camp downstream from the tarn and far right. Go up and over the small ridges. Much better wind protection and privacy.
