Awesome - THANKS! Doesn't look like there's any room for a tent.
I am tempted to reserve campsite 4 and just sleep in the back of my Tahoe, while the others share a tent or two.
I was thinking that everyone would hike up to Heart Lake. Those that had summited Whitney previously or that weren't planning on summiting could continue to Kearsarge Pass. Here are the stats I have for the hike:
Acclimation hike
Hike towards Kearsarge Pass
- Little Pothole Lake Overlook
2.7 miles RT || 1000′ climbing - Gilbert Lake
4.0 miles RT || 1355′ climbing - Flower Lake
4.5 miles RT || 1525′ climbing - Heart Lake
6.0 miles RT || 2085′ climbing
I recommend that Whitney first-timers turn around here. Exertion should be minimal in the days leading up to the hike. The trail gets steeper at this point. - Big Pothole Lake Overlook
7.2 miles RT || 26755′ climbing - Kearsarge Pass
8.0 miles RT || 3015′ climbing || 11760 peak elevation
