Mount Whitney Climber's Log

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dabailey

dabailey - Jun 11, 2021 3:12 pm Date Climbed: Oct 9, 2011

Whitney Trail  Sucess!

Nice hike.

naura - May 25, 2021 10:39 am Date Climbed: May 24, 2021

Dayhike via Main Trail  Sucess!

Successful solo dayhike, despite various mistakes and some stomach trouble. In retrospect, 4am was too late a start. The spring at switchback 23 was already dry (in May!) so I had to backtrack 400' vert to get water at Trail Camp. The seemingly endless traversing after Trail Crest was honestly the most annoying part. All in all, a very enjoyable day with amazing views.

Snowball

Snowball - Apr 21, 2021 1:50 am Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2021

Main Trail: Ascended Snow Chute to Trail Crest  Sucess!

To reach the summit via the Main Trail, I ascended and descended the snow/rock chute below Trail Crest (class 3). As of 4/20/2021the Switchbacks are pretty socked in with snow and turned away all those attempting to ascend via them. Another party ascended the chute but chose to descend via the Switchbacks. They confirmed it was quite challenging especially traversing the lower cable guardrail.

Jowzynkyn

Jowzynkyn - Jan 24, 2021 7:19 pm Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2021

Whitney 2021 in 24 hours  Sucess!

Started at 0000 on Jan. 17, 2021, winter start from Hogsback Road at 6,580 feet to Whitney Portal ~8,000 feet, then from there it took me 14 hours to summit to the 14,500 feet mark. Felt heavy sick at 0300 only at 9,000 feet, likely because I had only two hours of sleep, no acclimation progress (living in San Diego for months two days prior) and Taco Bell as my last meal. My poor choices did not stop me, smashed the 99 switchbacks and had a few more stops on Trail Crest. Truly an amazing experience being that high up, I felt like I was on top of the world. I got lost in the dark on the way down, and was assisted by a group of LA college bros and a couple, Taylor and Alex, who all helped me find the trail in the dark. By the end, we were all tired, cold, and hungry, but we all made it out of the dark forest alive :) ~33 miles in 24 hours with just shy of 8,000 feet gain, I reached my car at 2358, so I made the day permit requirement with two minutes to spare. Honestly, if I ever get the chance to summer ascent, I'll do it the more enjoyable multi-day camp method. Cheers fellow mountaineers, and good fortune!

stepho

stepho - Dec 16, 2020 2:18 pm Date Climbed: Dec 5, 2020

very cool, but very cold!  Sucess!

As a someone from a very mild/temperate climate, I was not a good fit for the sub-zero temperatures before the sun rose, but thoroughly enjoyed the scenery nonetheless.

Jamilligan925 - Nov 18, 2020 12:03 am Date Climbed: Sep 19, 2017

The beginning of my highpoint journey  Sucess!

I drove all the way from Alabama just to see if I could tackle a mountain. I did and I loved every grueling second of it. I didn’t know it at the time, but this started my 50 states highpointing journey.

trhemm

trhemm - Sep 19, 2020 1:24 pm Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2017

Up and down in a day, should have run it.  Sucess!

2am start with 15 hr total. GF had altitude sickness and made a mistake with mountaineering boots, even though temps were low.

YEM

YEM - Aug 7, 2020 9:40 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2020

Mountaineers Route  Sucess!

I had the entire route to myself until reaching the summit plateau. I also enjoyed descending down the right hand joints which I later learned linked up with the East Buttress approach. So much easier coming down solid class 2-3 rock than the main gully. Picked up a bunch of trash on the approach and at camp. Keep it clean people!!

Romain

Romain - Aug 1, 2020 1:34 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2020

Via the John Muir Trail  Sucess!

With 17 year-old daughter Claire, my 5th time to the summit of Whitney. Trip report.

kimnichols - May 27, 2020 9:59 am Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2017

Success!  Sucess!

Finished it doing the overnight trail

Wandering Yooper

Wandering Yooper - Jan 16, 2020 11:17 am Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2012

7 days via Sawmill Pass  Sucess!

7 day hike starting with a climb up Sawmill Pass trail. Very pretty with good fishing at many points along the route. Highly recommended.

colingregory

colingregory - Aug 28, 2019 9:40 am Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2019

JMT  Sucess!

Part of the JMT NOBO from Horseshoe Meadows over New Army Pass. Left the heavy gear at camp and took small packs for the dayhike. Started at 7am from below Guitar Lake, ended the day camped at Crabtree Meadows to (finally) start the actual trail north.

skinnywhitecomic

skinnywhitecomic - Aug 23, 2019 6:29 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2019

Highpoint #38!  Sucess!

Definitely my favorite highpoint so far. I'm so happy that my girlfriend and I trained properly and prepared accordingly. I will never forget this hike for as long as I live! Number 38 in the books!

Ben FR - Aug 17, 2019 7:56 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2019

Whitney MR  Sucess!

Nice climb up the MR. There was no one else on the route today except a guide with a client who I saw coming down. The chute had around 200' of easy to traverse snow toward the top - I crossed with just poles and no crampons. I avoided the heavy snow at the bottom of the chute by taking the dry class 3/4 on climber's left. The Final 400 had a dry class 3 section on climber's right - the middle was still filled with snow and suspect it will be snowy for a while.

utahjimk

utahjimk - Aug 12, 2019 11:14 am Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2019

another goal met ...  Sucess!

standard Whitney Trail permitted day hike, as part of 7 member Wasatch Mountain Club group outing. Everyone was successful.

cascadescrambler

cascadescrambler - Jul 27, 2019 12:34 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 1992

Backpacked from Cottonwood Lakes  Sucess!

We included Whitney on a short backpack from Cottonwood Lakes via Guitar Lake and out through the Portal. Great weather the entire time.

Varcho - Jul 19, 2019 1:29 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2019

very snowy

snow the whole way but still a blast

gdoehne - Jun 11, 2019 1:59 pm Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2012

Mount Whitney via Mount Whitney Trail  Sucess!

Hiked with 2 friends. 1 night at Whitney Portal, 1 night at Outpost Camp, summitted and spent a last night at Outpost.

DanFeinberg - Jun 3, 2019 1:44 pm Date Climbed: Jul 12, 2017

One day permit  Sucess!

Definitely sore after, but hands down fantastic climb, especially while there is still snow in the chute

HikingChica

HikingChica - Apr 23, 2019 3:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2017

MT. WHITNEY  Sucess!

I did it!!! Climbed Mt. Whitney in one day! My first 14er!! You must train physically in high elevation mountains to acclimate to successfully summit her! It was tough, but doable. I will never forget this day!!

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