Would you mind if I posted this on the San Jacinto message board? I'm sure a few folks over there would be interested in your pictures and story.
Sure, anything I post is public.
Let me know if you're down south and interested in exploring more of SJ.
Actually, I am. Other than this climb, I've only hiked to the summit a couple of times from the tram. Plus a few SARs over the years, but for those you have to go where they send you.
I'm recovering from aortic valve replacement, and have been working on getting my strength back. I've exhausted the closer mountains, and am always looking for new territory. So far I have managed up to 3000' elevation gain in a day before collapsing.
Maybe we can work out something. With a couple of weeks notice I am free 'most any time .
Seriously, did you melt snow somehow, cause that's a very long day and long way to be packing water.
No; as long as there is snow available, starting out with one canteen of water suffices. At every rest stop, drink no more than two inches, and refill with snow. Shake, and it will be all liquid by the next stop. If the temperature is below freezing, carry it inside your parka. You can go all day--or even several days--on the one canteen.
I am always amused by those discussions on how much to carry above Trail Camp on Mt. Whitney--3, 4, or more liters. Up through at least July, using this technique, I can go to the summit and arrive back down at Trail Camp still with water in my single canteen.
