MooseTracks,

Don't mind the suggestion...in fact it's a very good one.

I want to see/experience hiking up Whitney from the west side (Crabtree).

Have hiked, although 25-30 years ago, many trails in SEKI. Did some trail maintenance in Kings Canyon in 1981. Don't recall why I never made it over to Whitney.

Have many other hikes planned that do not include Whitney.

Any suggestions for Domeland? I would like to explore next spring, or if the weather gods and work gods align, may be able to get a weekend this year.