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Re: Altitude Sickness Trip Report and Re-Attempt Questions
Chicagocwright #27629 09/10/12 05:20 PM
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Best wishes for you and your dad.

To put his late 60s in perspective, I am 61, took my 88 year old dad's funeral picture with me to the top of Whitney. He died in March, I went with one of my sons in August. My dad had introduced me to the Sierras in 1965. His picture taken to the top was trip #21 for me, no better place to say my final goodbyes.

I hope this note is seen as both sad and celebratory. You are wise to go now. Have a great time, both of you! Harvey

Re: Altitude Sickness Trip Report and Re-Attempt Questions
Harvey Lankford #27630 09/10/12 05:28 PM
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The first trip was planned before my big move to Alaska and there was some question on whether we would delay the effort. I didn't think it was wise to put it off. One more try! End of this month!

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Lynne #27633 09/11/12 12:09 AM
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More thanks to this Forum! I just landed two reservations on Reservation.gov

Thanks for the outline on what to do about permits.

Now to figure out where to sleep the night before the hike...

Re: Altitude Sickness Trip Report and Re-Attempt Questions
Harvey Lankford #27635 09/11/12 07:47 AM
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Nice way to honor your father and celebrate your time with him, Harvey.

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SierraNevada #27912 09/21/12 05:24 PM
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I am doing my couple days test run of Diamox. No serious side effects, and even though I don't drink much caffeine or soda, the Sprite I was just drinking is terrible! I guess its probably any carbonated drink. Anxiously watching the weather forecasts for next week which right now seem good. I am bringing plenty of stuff (layers) to ensure warmth to eliminate that as a problem.

Perhaps by this time next week, even though I will still be on the road, I'll be able to post a quick, successful, trip report.

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