Thanks, Steve; that's helpful to know about your experience acclimating at Whitney Portal. I reserved two nights at the portal before my climb for the same reason, am just getting a bit nervous reading stories about folks not being able to sleep either because folks are getting up in the middle of the night for their day hike or the bear activity. Has that been your experience? I'm considering Onion Valley or Horseshoe Meadows too, but am nervous to rely on them without being able to reserve a campsite. My entry date is mid-week, so maybe my chances are better.


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