6 of us are doing the MR for the first time, two weeks from today. 3 of us from SF, 3 from Vegas. All guys in our early 30's.
This will be all our first time's on Whitney! We all have some degree of mountaineering experience. 2 of us are particularly experienced. We're all very active apart from our desk jobs.
3/22 Drive to Lone Pine
3/23 early start on the trail, camping at UBSL
3/24 early summit and hike out
Definitely an agressive plan with only 1 night of camping!
Anyone else planning a trip on or around that weekend? Would be great to connect on things like:
- how close can we get to the trailhead?
- snow depth (crampons only or definitely snowshoes too)?
- weather (3 season or must have 4 season tent)?
- overnight temps (0 degree or 20 degree bag? foam+air pad or just air?)
- condition of the gully and last 400
- avalanche risk
Thanks!
Scott
