Mt Whitney Zone Forums Trip Reports Harrowing Day Trip 7/29/11

Agree

Just wondering..and maybe someone can clear this up for me but what are the rules/guidelines for taking children up this mountain?

I don't remember filling out any ages or even the names of members of my party on my application when listing my group size, dates, etc...

Is there an age limit? Do they just have to be accompanied by an adult? It seems as if there should be some type of safeguard in place by the permit office to avoid situations similar to what we are reading in these reports.

I was on that mountain one week ago in absolutely perfect conditions and still would not at all have been comfortable having my little ones around...just too much could go wrong up there and that's just my opinion and I know everybody's got one...just concerned here.

Please post any news/updates on these kids..thanks