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Going to Summit June 9 and will head up at 2:00 am. Traveling solo and would love to connect with mid to moderately advanced hiker. I did JMT solo several years ago. I’m 56 year old guy in pretty good shape.

For Whitney and must be car driveable. (On the MR, a guy told me that Horseshoe Meadows was accessable with a motorcycle).

Off the top of my head (Winter):
Mammoth Mountain Inn 8900 feet.
Rock Creek SnoPark 8900 feet.
So Cal: Onyx Summit 8,441 feet.
Iffy, Virginia Lakes. 9750 feet (low snow year).

Currently (this record breaking year):
Whitney Portal (8,300 feet).
White Mountain Road? Looks clear to Sierra View Overlook. Maybe Bristlecone Visitor Center? 10093 feet.

Hello,

I have a permit to summit Whitney on June 19, 2023 and am just putting this out there to see if anyone else that reads this will be on the mountain the same day. I don't feel comfortable attempting Whitney alone but my partner is not able to make it so I have an extra permit for the 19th and am hoping to find others to join, whether around the trailhead or in advance. I realize there's a slim chance of summitting in June this year but am going to show up anyways, spend the night as close to the trailhead as possible the night before, and feel it out. Worst case scenario, I explore other trails in the Lone Pine area and Alabama Hills. I do have mountaineering experience and proper equipment, but nobody to accompany me for safety. I was on Elbert in November 2022 and hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim in February 2023 (alone)....both covered in snow. Thanks in advance!


Jan

Just received this notice from Rec.Gov for my campground reservations prior to May 25th.

Paul
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WHITNEY PORTAL - Location Closure


Hi,

We're sending you this message because of your Recreation.gov reservation, at WHITNEY PORTAL for Wed, May 24, 2023 - Mon, May 29, 2023.

A location closure has been issued for WHITNEY PORTAL from Tue, May 2, 2023 - Thu, May 25, 2023 due to Weather .

If your reservation has already begun, you will need to depart the campground on Tue, May 2, 2023 and you will be refunded the remaining nights on your reservation.

If this location closure affects a future trip, we wanted to provide you with options for how you can proceed:

1. Cancel your reservation and receive a full refund.
o You can review and cancel your reservation under the "My Account" section on Recreation.gov.
o Credit/debit card payments will be refunded to the card associated with your account, or you'll receive a refund check in the mail if you paid by cash or check (please allow up to 8 weeks).
2. Modify your reservation to any other available days. No modification fee will be charged.
o You can also change your reservation to any new date(s) without being charged a modification fee. This includes changing the start date, adding days or removing days. The new reservation date must be available and not impacted by the closure.
3. Hold your reservation and see if the location reopens before your visit.
o Action may be required: If the location remains closed at the start of your reservation, we will cancel your reservation and provide a full refund, even if part of your reservation falls after the last day of the closure. If you would like to camp on dates after the closure end date, modify your reservation so it falls entirely outside the closure before your reservation begins.
o No action required: If the location reopens before your reservation starts and you have not cancelled, you'll be able to take your trip. You will receive an email from WHITNEY PORTAL indicating the location has reopened, and all standard change and cancellation policies will apply to your reservation.
o No action required: If part of your reservation falls before the closure period, those nights are still reserved for you and will not be automatically refunded. Your reservation will be automatically shortened on the start date of the closure period and unused nights will be refunded.
Additional Information
Due to heavy winter snow storms this campground will delay opening until roads are cleared and snow melts.
The experience and wellbeing of visitors is our top priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience with this location closure. We appreciate your understanding, and you should expect to receive additional information from WHITNEY PORTAL as it become available.