My first post on the Zone, and a big thanks to Steve and the gang for providing a second quality forum for those who have a fixation on Whitney and environs. For the record Samantha; one Whitney attempt, zero summits, and over 100 posts on WPSMB - guess I'm posting way out of the parameters you envision, but I prefer to think of these boards as what they declare themselves to be: forums for Whitney enthusiasts. Although I'm a long, long distance away from the Sierra, I'm pretty enthusiastic about it, and get out that way as often as I can. Hope that's good enough.
Back on topic - I've made a habit over the past few years of spending a week or so camping and hiking in Death Valley during late February or very early March. I can't say I've exhausted my trip options in DV, but it is getting a bit monotonous. I was wondering what recommendations any of you might have for hiking options that time of year in the vicinity. Let me make clear that I am NOT an ice/snow kinda guy, which is why I have such limited options for travel each winter. The Inyos have crossed my mind, and I received a couple of suggestions for them on the WPS, but I thought I'd post here to see what the local experts of eastern California have to offer. I did Joshua Tree one winter, but got nailed with a 100-year snow ('04). Any thoughts would be appreciated.
