I lost track of this thread because of work travel, but checked back in over the holiday weekend and saw your note below. I appreciate the kind words.
On the other hand, based on your username, I suspect the topic of ACC football prowess may not be the best way to seek your enduring friendship at the moment.
Too bad my guys didn't show up as well against the Gamecocks. Oh well...
Back on topic, I'm really struggling with the fact that my Whitney adventure is over. Talked to my oldest son (16) this weekend about a future attempt to get him up there. Feeling better now!!
Jammer
Jammer, nice TR and congrats on a successful summit! You guys did everything right, with the exception of your friend's lack of gain-training. I just returned a couple of weeks ago from my 4th trip up Whitney in the past 5 years, and I couldn't agree with you more about the conditioning aspect for us lowlanders here in the east. The kind of sustained gains the Sierra challenges you with just can't be replicated here for training, so it takes perseverance to get the legs ready. Sleeping a few nights in a Mammoth condo (and dayhiking in Yosemite) prior to heading south for MW is exactly what I and my family have done in the past - with nary an altitude issue.
Great job, fine results, and congrats again!
By the way, for you and the good doctor (Harvey): is football still played in that ACC? I thought they gave it up as a lost cause. Wow - who would'a thunk it . . . ;-)
