Originally Posted By: lynn-a-roo


Funny thing, we met several people on the mountain this year who had made the hike many times before, but who experienced AMS for their first time like we did.



Lynn, in early August I went up the MR with absolutely zero, none, nada AMS. One of my best trips up Whitney. Two weeks ago I was staggering up Russell. I was popping Diamox and Ibuprofen like candy just like you, but the headache and nausea wouldn't go away.

The journey definitely is more important than the destination. Congrats on having a good time still and seeing those stars. I rush myself too much with these day trips. I've got to put the tent and 0 degree bag to good use again one day. Nothing like being outdoor at night, and I want to test out my new camera!