My group of 4 has a Sunday day permit and are beginning our ascent at either 1 or 2am from Whitney Portal. Any more recent trail updates appreciated! We'll make sure to add our trail condition observations when we get back.
We have our gear for the snow: ice axes, climbing helmets, and have had a bit of trouble securing crampons. Hoping to pick up rentals tonight or at Lone Pines. If that doesn't work are microspikes okay? Any thoughts on that?
Also any news on the river crossings and whether it's possible to get through without getting wet shoes?
Final question: Anyone have a cal topo map with a route they suggest? (Here is an example of what I mean: http://caltopo.com/m/G37C [ps. this person really seems to value their burgers and beer)
Thank you - and for those who are also hiking up on Sunday, see you on the trail!!
