Yes, the "Gentle Wilderness" can sometimes be unpredictable. I recall coming out of the main lodge about 9 PM that night, after dinner, and experiencing very cold conditions. A subsequent temp check showed mid twenties that night.
During one Labor Day weekend in the late 70's, it snowed several feet in the Sierras; four people died of hypothermia - two on Mt. Whitney and two at Lamarck Col.
Last edited by Bob West; 10/05/10 12:03 PM.
