Thank you for pointing that out, I did purchase some 12 points that did require boots with a heel clip. (Which I do not own). I just bought some 10 point crampons that are universal fit.
I've been following the trip reports pretty closely and it looks like from the attire that I won't need some sort of 800-fill down jacket for this trip. I do plan on wearing an under armor shirt, flannel, then rain/wind proof jacket/fleece.
I should have mentioned in my original post, I'm planning on doing a 3-4 day hike. I plan on heading up there from San Diego on Sunday Night to Whitney Portal. Get my permit the next day around 8am, hike up to Trail camp (stay there the night). Leave around 7-8am and summit whitney via the chute, then head down the westward side and camp at crabtree. Head back up and over the next day, and depending on time. Either camp at Trail or Outpost camp. If I'm somehow extremely early, then just head back to the portal.
