Congratulations! Nice picture, too.
> By the way, didn't really get any related altitude sicknesses.
20-25% of Whitney hikers don't. You must be in that group.
> I was breathing pretty hard after trail crest though.
That's not AMS. Everyone sucks wind!
> I think if I had spent two days at trail camp may have helped.
It helps. But I'd need to spend 2 nights at 10k.
> But, for you experienced people, I did have a bit of blood in my snot, is this common or cause for concern?
My nostrils have scabs for a few days after a climb.
