Welcome HT! Good luck with your plans! I hope you make that sunrise goal -- it will be memorable.

Now... be sure to read up in the Orientation Notes (link on the left) about the importance of acclimatization. Driving to Whitney Portal, spending the night, then hiking to Trail Camp usually brings on headache and worse symptoms for the majority of Whitney hikers. An extra 24 hours at Horseshoe Meadows or other high elevation place will help ensure a better experience.