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Ice axe or trekking poles
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04/16/21
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Attempting Mt Whitney hike on May 4th (not the MR) any recommendations, trekking poles or ice axe or both? Completed the hike September 2017 no snow.
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Bring ice axe, crampons, and real boots. Ski poles are helpful. Be sure that you know how to use everything before you get there.
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See this article by Kurt Wedberg:
http:/
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ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=104340#Post104340
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