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Re: 2012 Whitney Hike Calendar
Whitney Zone #24589 06/01/12 05:30 PM
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Pratic, thank you so much for your donation to the Mt Whitney Hikers Association!

My pleasure. The community is providing very valuable information to the new people like me!

Re: 2012 Whitney Hike Calendar
Steve C #24696 06/05/12 07:46 AM
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Our two overnight permits for 7/25/2012 are up for grabs on the Recreation.gov site!!

http://www.recreation.gov/permits//r/ent...mp;pGroupSize=1



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mrshherrera #24698 06/05/12 07:50 AM
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BRUINDAVE!!!

Danu says yah better snag them! Remember, Danu go 07-25-12, but Danu only dayhike!!!!


Journey well...
Re: 2012 Whitney Hike Calendar
Steve C #24703 06/05/12 09:44 AM
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Hi Everyone. We will be doing a Day Hike on July 19th. I will be hiking with 3 of my sons (18, 16, 14), 2 brothers, a nephew (15), and a couple of friends. I have 15 permits but anticipate about 10 to the summit, the rest are going to go to Trail Camp.

Can't wait. Actually, can't believe I just wrote that. Last year, I day hiked to the Summit in early July and by the time I got down thought I'd never do it again. It was a long day through a lot of snow but it was an amazing experience. I summited with my oldest son and youngest brother who were both in much better shape than me but some how I was leading the way. They felt the affects of AMS much more than me. My 2 buddies turned around at Trail Crest due to one having a severe case of AMS --- but they are back to try again this year. Can't wait.

By the way, I read this board last year and it was extremely valuable in helping prepare. Thought I'd go ahead and join since it is such a great group.

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mgz67 #24710 06/05/12 12:34 PM
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Can't wait. Actually, can't believe I just wrote that. Last year, I day hiked to the Summit in early July and by the time I got down thought I'd never do it again.

By the way, I read this board last year and it was extremely valuable in helping prepare. Thought I'd go ahead and join since it is such a great group.


mgz67,

Hiking "Mecca West": Once is one too many, once is never enough. Any future Whitney hikes are now classified as "pilgrimages." grin


Journey well...
Re: 2012 Whitney Hike Calendar
Steve C #24747 06/05/12 08:43 PM
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Hey all! I have three openings available on my permit for June 15th. I will be at the portal on the 13th. As of now my plan is to camp at Outpost on the 14th and summit the 15th. Two others are supposed to be joining me at the portal. If you are interested in going you can reach me through my hike group at meetup.com/San Gabriel Mountains Hike Group, Or at Bumpnfuzzys@yahoo.com. The cost is only $16.00 per person.

Happy Trails,

Dave B

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Steve C #25085 06/13/12 11:21 PM
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Reading this forum is part of my acclimatization process.

I'll be day hiking to the summit on July 31.
This will be my second time and the plan is exactly like past year. Going "solo hiking", 2 nights at Portal leaving 3 am.
I hope the bear who scared me last time at the parking lot be busy doing something else.


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Steve C #25212 06/18/12 09:46 PM
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Day Hiking up on Tuesday 6/26 with my friend Chris, were camping on Monday 6/25 and heading out at 3am Tue morning!

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Jay #25369 06/23/12 11:49 PM
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After stalling several weeks, I finally updated the calendar!

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Steve C #25381 06/24/12 07:42 PM
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I was able secure 2 day permits for Jul 6th. Hopefully I can meet folks from here on the trail.

We are staying at WP campground and plan to do acclimatization hike at HSM the previous day.

Stalin

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Steve C #25417 06/26/12 11:09 AM
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Hi,

First timer from Anaheim, CA.
Will be hiking solo (main trail)on July 9th.

Thanks.


Thx123 "Woody"
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thx123 #25427 06/26/12 02:42 PM
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Time for the Freak Flag thread again?


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thx123 #25433 06/26/12 05:00 PM
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Hey Thx123 - good luck! I'm from Anaheim and made the summit on 6/9.


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Steve C #25454 06/27/12 06:47 PM
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Steve and All,
My several lottery itineries all got turned down which ended up not mattering because this past spring the Air Force decided to move me to Japan instead of back to California. On the bright side, I was able to pick up someones cancelled permit on rec.gov. I plan to solo hike on the 4th of July. So excited, only downside is that I really wanted to do this multi-day and enjoy myself. Not an option though because all my backpacking gear is in transit to Japan.

James

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ejsurfs #25455 06/27/12 07:21 PM
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Awesome! Congrats. I bet it was cold up there.

Thx123


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jclark50 #25463 06/27/12 11:26 PM
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James: Excellent! Hope you make it to the summit. But don't worry if you don't. ...The Mountain will always be there when you get back.

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Steve C #25509 06/30/12 08:27 AM
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Steve

Thanks for all your info and the Calendar. If you are still updating, we (party of 7 first timers - ages 56-22) will be doing the MT in one day (we hope!) on Aug 6. Getting really excited

BayAreaDoug

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BayAreaDoug #25653 07/04/12 01:16 AM
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The calendar has been updated, now with trip reports from all who reported.

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Steve C #25659 07/04/12 06:06 AM
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Due to a change I will not be hiking August 1st. cry I have returned my permits to the system. I will attempt next year. like! thanks


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Re: 2012 Whitney Hike Calendar
Steve C #25702 07/05/12 11:51 AM
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Time to check gear, July 18th is almost here! Returned on June 28th from a 4 day Black Canyon of the Colorado River Kayak Adventure, now on to Whitney. So far this summer has been great! But now I gotta get my aging butt up to the summit again :tired: We will be setting my wife and daughter up in our trailer at Boulder Creek RV on Sat the 14th, then getting dropped off at Portal Campground on the 17th with a 4am start time at the TH on the 18th. It's gonna be nice looking forward to the comforts of the trailer and pizza in town on our return on the 20th! :grin:

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