Thanks, I appreciate all the information.
Steve C. the information on the water sources is really helpful. This has convinced me to take 1 L of water, at least, up to Trail Camp or the switchbacks. Loved the photos of the the water sources, springs and creeks.
Tdtz -- baklava, fleece/leather gloves, windbreaker (my raincoat), poncho check!
Aichow -- thank you for the terrific weather websites. Sounds like Sunday, it will be 37 to 61 degrees at 10, 266 feet. Sunday, when we leave Portal, it will be sunny and 61, and at night, pc and 37. Labor Day (hopefully summit day) it will be Sunny and 61 degrees. Crossing my fingers it stays this way!!!
Versatile Fred. Thanks -- Sherpa likes your advice.
Gotta go. Sherpa has just figured out that 25% of 170 is not 45 pounds. He's telling me that I need to minimal pack. I just told him I'd carry the tent . . .
