> I don't see any other likely place on my map.

Have you decided on your intended route?

> Any licensed guides read this forum?
Not really. Kurt Wedberg drops in occasionally.

Call Kurt's SMI at: Sierra Mountaineering International

Or:

Sierra Mountain Center

Sierra Mountain Guides

Bardini Foundation

Two Inyo National Forest lists:
Outfitter Guides - Mt. Whitney
Outfitters & Guides