Originally Posted By: wbtravis
Originally Posted By: 2600fromatari
Tommy, how's the trail at Langley? I did Whitney on Labor Day and was thinking about Langley, but don't know if the trail will still be visible with all the snow activity (never been there).

Can't get off work on Friday. I wanted to acclimate partly on the 23rd and going as far up Whitney as possible safely on the 24th if Langley doesn't work out.


Langley is a trail hike until about 12,300'. At that point, one trail becomes 30, literally, as people pick their own route to the mountain. It's not impossible to do by yourself or with friends you haven't done it, it is just going to take you a lot longer.

If snow is going to be an issue, I would utilize New Army Pass. Army can get a bit dicey in less than optimum conditions.


Yeah, if going on Langley, I was for sure going to use New Army. I heard the Old Army pass can be dangerous with snow present.

From what you're saying and what I've read, I might have to pass on Langley. I tried Cloudripper two weeks ago. Lost the trail in the snow, went cross country and it was a pain in the a**; turned into a real bush whacking trip.

I'm not a veteran like the folks here, so I'll stick to the established trails during this snowy season and see how far I can safely get up on Whitney.....or I'll just do Baldy via the Blue Ridge Trail. grin