As you said: "The one SERIOUS issue you need to look into is the last 400 ft. I would assume from the lack of snowfall this year that by June you will have a clearer path than we did, but it was by far the scariest thing I have done at high altitude so far. Its DOABLE without ropes going up, but coming down I would not recommend, especially if your daughter does not have much experience or either one of you has a strong will to live."
Thanks for your comments. The thing about the last 400' are the consequences of an error. While I doubt there are any "moves" that require super human strength or balance, and is likely "doable" by both my daughter and me, the risk is just not worth it, so we will most likely do the main trail. Yes, it is long, but for my daughters first Mt. Whitney Hike I would like to optimize on safety and success.
