Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion how would you compare half dome hike to whitney dayhike?

Nyker,

To answer your question, I did the maggies peak at south lake tahoe last year prior to hiking half dome and nothing else. I hike with a 15# day pack with those and im training now with 20# pack.


Ive never been at higher altitude other than those 2.
Ive taken reservation on the portal already and horseshoe meadows is a first come first serve basis so ill try to be there Monday for my Wed hike. Ive acquired some acetazolamide(diamox is too expensive for my insurance) rx too, so if i feel some "symptoms" monday then ill take some on monday night or tues am @125mg every 12 hours.