MW85
Your route to the summit sounds like a new route that I would like to consider when I get a chance to do some more hiking. I seem to have always been a creature of habit...always taking the same route or trail wherever I go. I always hike the main trail when I want to summit Mt. Whitney...I should add some excitement to my hiking by finding new routes with new scenery to see like you did. Of course I would always stay on maintained trails and carry a topology map with me.
Good job on your excellent time to finish your creative route to the summit of MT. WHITNEY : )
