Originally Posted by Big Pine
If you live at sea level but hike or drive to 10,000' every weekend for a few hours, will that help? If so, will that enable most people to go from sea level to 14,500' in less than 24 hours without experiencing moderate or severe AMS symptoms?

I find that this DEFINITELY helps. If you like in Northern California, try to do a climb or two to the summit of Mount Dana (13000ft) in the week or two before your climb up Whitney. Better yet, spend some time at the summit rather than just heading down ten minutes after you summit.

Last edited by StorminMatt; 06/27/20 04:12 PM.