Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

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Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

by newclimber » Sun Mar 13, 2016 9:43 pm

Looking to climb the main trail on Mt Whitney on May 5th 2016. I am planning a 2am start at Whitney Portal and just a day hike. I am also hoping to do 1 or 2 acclimatisation hikes leading up to it but haven't yet decided which ones.
Look forward to hearing from any one interested.

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Re: Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

by zbwener » Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:39 am

Are you settled on the day? I was hoping to do Whitney around that time but I can't really do weekdays.

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Re: Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

by newclimber » Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:45 pm

Hi,
Things have changed slightly since I posted that. I am now looking at doing it on the 7th May which is a Saturday, with some short acclimatisation hikes on the Thursday and Friday before. Your welcome to join if you would like to.

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Re: Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

by zbwener » Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:57 pm

That sounds awesome but I've been having some car problems so still have to see.

What's your permit status? Are you just trying to get a walk-up? Because that's what I'd be doing :).

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Re: Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

by newclimber » Mon Apr 25, 2016 7:23 am

Yea I will be getting a walk in permit, let me know how you get on, what is your experience level, have you done Whitney or similar altitude before, experience with snow and ice?

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Re: Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

by Diesel » Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:45 pm

You guys have to make sure they will give you a walk in permit before you get there. I am reading on the website that due to the road construction, all permits will be awarded via the lottery and no walk in permits will be given in 2016.

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Re: Climbing Partner for Whitney In May

by zbwener » Wed May 04, 2016 3:14 am

I'm probably going to have to bail on this after all—what with permit uncertainty and a pretty tight schedule I've got. Hope you enjoy, newclimber!


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