The edge - Mar 14, 2007 4:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2004
HP #46
Third attemot;
No equipment since the airline lost my luggages and I didn't want to wait for them...
I got a one day permit and off I was...
Start time at 2:00AM... got to the top and back in one day...
It was simply awesome....and crazy...
Four to go....!!!
Twice day hiked from the portal. Both times after Labor Day and cut into the crowds a bit. Best time 9.5 hours.
Mescalito345 - Mar 12, 2007 12:18 am Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2006
Mountaineer's Route
I went on a guided trip with SMI up the Mountaineer's Route in April 2006. Several winter storms had passed through the Sierras in early April, and there was a lot of snow on the route. On the second day it began to snow, and we set up camp at around 12,000 feet, between Upper Boy Scout Lake and Iceberg Lake. The snow continued throughout the night, and it was still snowing (temperature was 13 degrees) when we left camp at 4:30 a.m. on April 23 for a summit attempt.
The snow continued as our group of nine headed up the 30 to 40 degree chute that leads to the peak. We were making good progress, and by 7:30 a.m. we had climbed to around 13,200 feet. But after we had triggered several snow slides, our guide decided that it was best to turn around. Snow was accumulating at a high rate, and the avalanche danger would have been even greater during our descent from the peak.
Note: I summitted Whitney five times via the Main Trail, between 1989 and 2005.
I came to Whitney after solo thru-hiking the Colorado Trail. I went over Shepherd Pass (tough hike, great views of Williamson and Tyndall) and joined the JMT. Rolled out of camp at Guitar Lake before sunrise and was the first to summit that day.
Awesome trip, great weather. I hiked out to Whitney Portal as I arranged a shuttle with a retired Forest Service guy.
Hyadventure - Feb 15, 2007 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 1996
Main Trail Dayhike 1996
My first ascent of anything. Wanted to achieve something before I turned 40. Made all the rookie mistakes but I still summited. Since then I've been back for four more successful summits. I did my first alpine climb on the east buttress and lead the east face.
highice - Jan 30, 2007 6:20 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2000
try again in spring
did the mtneers route instead of E. face, the snow on the east face was too unstable on the slabs. nice ice traverse above the couloir. I'd recommend going straight up the left wall instead of traversing around it forever...more esthetic that way, if you like ice climbing.
highice - Jan 30, 2007 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Feb 17, 1993
winter
tried the east face but hit with a big storm. my buddy didn't want to be there anymore so we bailed. what a whimp!
renogurt - Jan 25, 2007 6:10 am Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2004
Mountaineer's Route
Went up this route a few years back with 2 friends. What an awesome route! Got caught in a whiteout right under the summit, what a relief to get back to camp. A definite must do for anyone who likes mountaineering.
Anya Jingle - Jan 13, 2007 8:01 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2006
weeds19 - Jan 13, 2007 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2002
A long day
I took the last flight of the day from ABQ to LAX. I rented a car at the airport and drove to Whitney Portal just in time to start the hike. After using the facility on top I headed down and took a short nap at trail camp before returning to my rental car and driving back to LAX for the flight home.
LC - Jan 12, 2007 3:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2006
Main Route
Easier than I thought. I'll try the mountaineers route next.
tb00957 - Jan 11, 2007 11:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
east face
Did it again. This time up East face, car to car in one day. Exhausted but happy.
MtnAv8r - Jan 6, 2007 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 1999
Nothing but tears
Climbing partner took on a case of AMS just below Muir. He turned back to the window. I summited. Don't know why, but as soon as I hit the top, the tears just came. Signed the logbook and put comment "Nothing but tears". Beautiful fall day. Clear, sunny, cool, and a slight breeze.
Like2Hike - Jan 5, 2007 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2004
1ST 14ER
Via the Mountaineers Route.1st 14er and 1st hiking trip out west.
yaknjorgl - Jan 2, 2007 6:44 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2001
mountaineers route
im unsure about the dates its been a while. I went with some old drunk guy and his flat-lander friend. Much better than slogging the trail during the summer, ebersbacher ledges were not as hairball as advertised.
I got Warren Harding to sign my route book next to the description of the his route.
eferesen - Dec 29, 2006 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2006
Mount Whitney Trail
Excellent weather. It took 12 hrs and 59 minutes. I had the worst headache starting from swtichbacks to the summit. Took me 5 hr to reach the summit (from the 97 switchbacks). I was crawling. But it was worthwile. It taught me respect for nature.
slogger - Dec 19, 2006 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2005
Whiteny Trail in Winter
I didn't get too high on this one. The weather was poor, and I wasn't feeling too fit. I didn't need snowshoes, crampons worked perfectly at that time. If you know what you're doing, Winter is definitely a good time to climb Whitney. I really enjoyed a wilderness experience on the mountain that not everyone gets. I'll definitely be back!
tpdwr - Dec 18, 2006 11:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 1993
The edge - Mar 14, 2007 4:19 pm Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2004
HP #46Third attemot;
No equipment since the airline lost my luggages and I didn't want to wait for them...
I got a one day permit and off I was...
Start time at 2:00AM... got to the top and back in one day...
It was simply awesome....and crazy...
Four to go....!!!
David Rosenberg - Mar 14, 2007 4:58 am
Intro to the SierrasTwice day hiked from the portal. Both times after Labor Day and cut into the crowds a bit. Best time 9.5 hours.
Mescalito345 - Mar 12, 2007 12:18 am Date Climbed: Apr 23, 2006
Mountaineer's RouteI went on a guided trip with SMI up the Mountaineer's Route in April 2006. Several winter storms had passed through the Sierras in early April, and there was a lot of snow on the route. On the second day it began to snow, and we set up camp at around 12,000 feet, between Upper Boy Scout Lake and Iceberg Lake. The snow continued throughout the night, and it was still snowing (temperature was 13 degrees) when we left camp at 4:30 a.m. on April 23 for a summit attempt.
The snow continued as our group of nine headed up the 30 to 40 degree chute that leads to the peak. We were making good progress, and by 7:30 a.m. we had climbed to around 13,200 feet. But after we had triggered several snow slides, our guide decided that it was best to turn around. Snow was accumulating at a high rate, and the avalanche danger would have been even greater during our descent from the peak.
Note: I summitted Whitney five times via the Main Trail, between 1989 and 2005.
skunk ape - Feb 27, 2007 1:44 am
Been there.Had a Great hike up in the night. Watched the sun come up from the summit.
lizrdboy - Feb 25, 2007 5:11 am
Whitney never gets oldThree times to the top. Once with Dad (67yo), once with the Boy Scouts, and once up the Mountaineers route. Good times.
BigPsycheDadee - Feb 18, 2007 5:46 pm
Up the west side via the JMTI came to Whitney after solo thru-hiking the Colorado Trail. I went over Shepherd Pass (tough hike, great views of Williamson and Tyndall) and joined the JMT. Rolled out of camp at Guitar Lake before sunrise and was the first to summit that day.
Awesome trip, great weather. I hiked out to Whitney Portal as I arranged a shuttle with a retired Forest Service guy.
Hyadventure - Feb 15, 2007 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 1996
Main Trail Dayhike 1996My first ascent of anything. Wanted to achieve something before I turned 40. Made all the rookie mistakes but I still summited. Since then I've been back for four more successful summits. I did my first alpine climb on the east buttress and lead the east face.
highice - Jan 30, 2007 6:20 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2000
try again in springdid the mtneers route instead of E. face, the snow on the east face was too unstable on the slabs. nice ice traverse above the couloir. I'd recommend going straight up the left wall instead of traversing around it forever...more esthetic that way, if you like ice climbing.
highice - Jan 30, 2007 6:15 pm Date Climbed: Feb 17, 1993
wintertried the east face but hit with a big storm. my buddy didn't want to be there anymore so we bailed. what a whimp!
renogurt - Jan 25, 2007 6:10 am Date Climbed: Mar 30, 2004
Mountaineer's RouteWent up this route a few years back with 2 friends. What an awesome route! Got caught in a whiteout right under the summit, what a relief to get back to camp. A definite must do for anyone who likes mountaineering.
Anya Jingle - Jan 13, 2007 8:01 pm Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2006
Via Mt Whitney Trail in a dayI will always remember this day as a great experience. The photos from my hike are here; sit back and enjoy the slideshow:
Mount Whitney via Mt Whitney Trail as a dayhike
weeds19 - Jan 13, 2007 7:30 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2002
A long dayI took the last flight of the day from ABQ to LAX. I rented a car at the airport and drove to Whitney Portal just in time to start the hike. After using the facility on top I headed down and took a short nap at trail camp before returning to my rental car and driving back to LAX for the flight home.
LC - Jan 12, 2007 3:45 pm Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2006
Main RouteEasier than I thought. I'll try the mountaineers route next.
tb00957 - Jan 11, 2007 11:27 pm Date Climbed: Aug 12, 2006
east faceDid it again. This time up East face, car to car in one day. Exhausted but happy.
MtnAv8r - Jan 6, 2007 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Oct 17, 1999
Nothing but tearsClimbing partner took on a case of AMS just below Muir. He turned back to the window. I summited. Don't know why, but as soon as I hit the top, the tears just came. Signed the logbook and put comment "Nothing but tears". Beautiful fall day. Clear, sunny, cool, and a slight breeze.
Like2Hike - Jan 5, 2007 5:45 pm Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2004
1ST 14ERVia the Mountaineers Route.1st 14er and 1st hiking trip out west.
yaknjorgl - Jan 2, 2007 6:44 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2001
mountaineers routeim unsure about the dates its been a while. I went with some old drunk guy and his flat-lander friend. Much better than slogging the trail during the summer, ebersbacher ledges were not as hairball as advertised.
I got Warren Harding to sign my route book next to the description of the his route.
eferesen - Dec 29, 2006 8:54 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2006
Mount Whitney TrailExcellent weather. It took 12 hrs and 59 minutes. I had the worst headache starting from swtichbacks to the summit. Took me 5 hr to reach the summit (from the 97 switchbacks). I was crawling. But it was worthwile. It taught me respect for nature.
slogger - Dec 19, 2006 12:07 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2005
Whiteny Trail in WinterI didn't get too high on this one. The weather was poor, and I wasn't feeling too fit. I didn't need snowshoes, crampons worked perfectly at that time. If you know what you're doing, Winter is definitely a good time to climb Whitney. I really enjoyed a wilderness experience on the mountain that not everyone gets. I'll definitely be back!
tpdwr - Dec 18, 2006 11:19 pm Date Climbed: Jul 11, 1993
On the trail!Overnight with Keeler needle and Mt. Muir.