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Anyone wanna team up to day hike Whitney Nov 2?
#33922 10/30/13 02:38 PM
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Hi all, I'd originally planned to try to summit Oct 11 but canceled due to the snow dumped by the storm earlier that week. I'm now planning to day hike Whitney on Nov 2. I'd like to shoot for doing the hike in under 12 hours but that's just a rough target. Anyone wanna join me?

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TKE #33923 10/30/13 04:47 PM
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My guess is there is still snow there from that storm and snow from Monday's storm.

You should have Microspikes, at minimum, for any summit attempt from now until first big dump.

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wbtravis #33924 10/30/13 06:36 PM
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Thanks for the advice. Microspikes are already in my pack. Any idea how much snow fell Monday?

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TKE #33927 10/30/13 08:58 PM
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Mammoth Mountain received 10 - 12 inches of snow in Monday's storm, at the 9,600 foot elevation. Don't know how much fell on Whitney at 14,500.

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Bob West #33929 10/30/13 09:39 PM
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Judging from the webcam pictures, not much.

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Steve C #33937 10/31/13 08:57 AM
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Actually, the money question is how much snow and what is condition of the trail between Trailside Meadow and Consultation Lake.

If there is snow there and if it is angled and compacted, then you are in for a pucker moment without an ice axe. It's one of the few spots "on the trail" below Trail Camp that can produce this clenching action. I know it scared the living crap out of me a few times.

This area should be avoided, if those conditions exist and you do not have the proper tools for negotiating this area.

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TKE #33939 10/31/13 10:16 AM
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Hi TKE 2 females are going to hike-in Nov 2. We are from Folsom CA

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femaleexpat #33940 10/31/13 10:34 AM
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Great! I'm planning to drive up from Cardiff Friday afternoon and overnight at either the Lone Pine campground or the Portal Campground parking lot. Where are yall staying? I'd love to meet up so we can discuss hiking together or to, at least, meet some fellow hikers. Thanks, Tannika

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TKE #33948 10/31/13 01:39 PM
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Hi Tannika
We are staying in Lone Pine but not sure what time we will get there. We will park next to the gate of its closed...otherwise we will park at the portal TH.. 3AM at the gate and 5AM at portal TH where we will store our extra food

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femaleexpat #33949 10/31/13 02:02 PM
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According to the visitor center folks, the Portal road and gate are open. Sounds like yall are hitting the trail about 5am, correct?

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TKE #33951 10/31/13 02:11 PM
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Yes TKE we will start 5AM

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femaleexpat #33952 10/31/13 02:40 PM
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Great! I'll meet you ladies at the trail head @ 5am. It's going to be a gorgeous day! Tannika

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TKE #33953 10/31/13 03:59 PM
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Okay Tannika... the names are Monique and Jeanne see you then

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femaleexpat #33961 11/01/13 09:44 AM
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Hi Monique, I'm sure yall are excited about the hike tomorrow. I know I am! I'm pondering starting the hike a bit earlier (4am). So, if I'm not at the trailhead at 5am, that'll mean I left already. Otherwise, I'll be there ready to go at 5am. Safe travels. Tannika

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TKE #33965 11/01/13 12:43 PM
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If you three would be willing to give a conditions update for the trail when you get back, I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one who would appreciate it. Good luck!


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