Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lone Pine, CA.
Day 2: Hike to basecamp at Upper Boyscout Lake (~11,000 feet). Snow school with guides.
Day 3: 3am wake up and head for the summit. Return to basecamp.
Day 4: Hike out to Lone Pine. |
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The Climb
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Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous 48 states. The historic Mountaineer's Route was first climbed by John Muir - famous for his tireless efforts to
preserve Yosemite Valley - at a time when popular wisdom held that the steep East face of the peak would never be climbed. Climbers will scramble up remarkable granite
ledges, alongside the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek on the way to basecamp beside a crystal-clear alpine lake at the base of the Whitney Massif.
Mount Whitney is considered a year-round mountain, but its most popular alpine route, the Mountaineer's Route, is generally attempted in the spring and summer.
During this time of year temperatures can range anywhere from 30 to 85 F and snow conditions vary from year to year.
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Current weather conditions.
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Map
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Travel
Climbers should plan to arrange their own transportation to and from the mountain. Bay Area Wilderness Training will assist in organizing carpools to and from the
airport. Additional information will be available in the Climbers packet and at the pre-trip meeting.
Lodging
Whitney Portal campground, at the trail head: 1-800-280-2267 or 1-877-444-6777.
Whitney Portal Hostel is also now open. It is next to the Dow Villa, on the north end. Rooms will sleep 4-8 people. You can reserve a room for your group or use it as a private room. Rates are $20/bed plus taxes. Each room has a bath and a shower, as well as 5 public showers on the first floor. A large open area on the first floor is set aside for meeting and nightly talks. For reservations, call (760) 876-0030.
Nearest Airport
Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS), Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Additional Recommendations
Tuttle Creek (5 kms west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Rd, FREE): 760 872-4881
Horseshoe Meadows (8 kms west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Rd): 760 876-6200
Local Attractions
Manzanar National Historic Site (10 miles)
http://www.nps.gov/manz/
Manzanar War Relocation Center was one of ten camps where Japanese American citizens and residents were interred during World War II.
Bishop, CA (60 miles)
Internationally renowned rock climbing and bouldering mecca.
http://www.bishopvisitor.com/
Death Valley National Park (100 Miles)
http://www.nps.gov/deva/
Known as the Land Of Extremes, Death Valley is an awe-inspiring wilderness area filled with geographical features, plants, and animals unique to its harsh environment.
Benton Hot Springs (95 Miles)
http://www.mammothweb.com/recreation/hottubbing.cfm
A climber's favorite! Great hot springs just outside of Mammoth Valley that make for a great place to relax after a summit attempt on Mt. Whitney.
More Info
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