Thanks smile I wish I could take that much time off but I have very limited vacation days at work unfortunately!

Some additional questions -

My goal is to carry as little weight as possible so what is the smallest and lightest bear proof container I can carry?

I plan to overnight at Trail camp (or Outpost camp - undecided for now) so do I just leave my tent pitched up , leave unneeded items (sleeping bag etc.) and retrieve them on my way back? I'm thinking this is the best strategy to lessen my weight load on the 2nd segment to the summit?

What time do you recommend I start on the first day to trail camp and the 2nd day to the summit? I am thinking 9am to Trail camp and it should take 4 hours so I will be at Trail camp by 1pm, then start next day at 6am to the summit, reach the summit by 10:30am and then start back down by 11am, reach back to Whitney Portal by 6pm?


Last edited by trident777; 04/15/15 02:04 PM.