Just a note about the "cables" stretch. That section is relatively new. Built in the 60's? 70's?
The original trail went, I think, up to Whitney Pass, to the left of the current switchbacks, then along the crest.
That was replaced by the trail that was sited going up the slope to the right of the current switchbacks.
This was replaced by the final, current route.
Remnants of both of the older trails are still up there and visible.
Why did they keep rebuilding it in different places?
