A long time ago...a couple of local (Bishop) climbers, who shall remain anonymous, started their hike to Iceberg Lake, for some east face Whitney climbs, but discovered that their climbing partners had taken all the food, leaving them with just a loaf of bread and a jar of mayo. They reported to me that they have never had so much energy on an approach hike.
During the same era, another four locals ascended Mt. Williamson from the valley floor (!), taking four days for the climb. Each guy took a bottle of wine, which they drank as part of their dinners.
Whatever fuels yer tank, I suppose.
Bob, that reminds me of a certain Bishop-area mountaineer who thinks nothing of hauling up a bladder of wine, a bladder of scotch, several steaks, a few salmon . . .
