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lightning at Trail Camp?
#54124 08/23/18 09:08 PM
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Hi all,
I've read through various threads and links to info about dealing with lightning in general and on the Whitney summit and ridge. But what about camping at Trail Camp... is it safe to be there in the tent if a thunderstorm is rolling through?

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There are high mountain ridges and peaks on three sides of Trail Camp, so it's about as safe as you can get in a storm.

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Steve C #54134 08/27/18 10:24 AM
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Additionally, Trail Camp sits at the base of Wotan's Throne (Wotan is a transliteration of "Odin's," next to Thor Peak... go figure).

Though the adage that lightning always strikes the highest object in an area isn't always true, it is true enough.

Anecdotally, I have never heard any stories of strikes in TC, FWIW.


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Snacking Bear #54151 08/29/18 09:08 AM
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Great--thanks for clarifying!


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