Mt. Whitney Trip

any chance of gear pics - would really like to see how you got it down that low.
Ive seen some guys who had packs weigh 6 pounds, thats just the pack itself.
 
Thanks for posting those great photos and videos. I've been wanting to do that hike for years.

Jeff
 
Nice pics Bear. I did the same hike as an overnighter back in July of 2000. I want to do it again but I need to get in shape. Maybe next year if I can get a permit.
 
Changed up the videos a little.
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-RB
 
Dang. Those are beauties! Looks like a great trip. 6LB bag. WOW!!!
 
hollowdweller said:
Hey Bear!

What is the total mileage up?

How many days did you camp?
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Total mileage up from where I started was 11 but remember at high altitude and the top is only half way there. We did 16 the first day to get back to our already set up camp at night. We camped two nights. one with a bear roaming the camp.

The Gear was about 4 pounds. Food and water made it 6 pounds. I only hike with a quart at a time since there is water everywhere it was easy to dunk my hydration bladder in any flowing creek and drink the cold crisp water. I only filtered once the whole trip at a lake. I only eat ready to simple ready to eat food on trips like this. No stove. Lots of high calories, protiens, and carbs all in zip locks.

Here are some pics from another whitney trip with almost all the same gear except the quilt I made was the grey one this time and I used the Golite Lair tarp for two this time.
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Extra Clothes-Fleece, gloves, beenie, socks, windbreaker.
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Sleep Stuff-Bivy bag (6oz.) Bear made quilt, 40 degrees (10oz)
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Shelter-Golite Lair (11oz.)
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hollowdweller said:
What altitude are you starting at then?
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Sorry Hollow was that the question? I think it is around 8,000 feet at Whitney Portal Camp. Then up to 14,497 feet, back down to 12,000 foot camp in the first day. The next day we just gathered our gear and walked down the mountain.
-RB
 
bearthedog said:
Sorry Hollow was that the question? I think it is around 8,000 feet at Whitney Portal Camp. Then up to 14,497 feet, back down to 12,000 foot camp in the first day. The next day we just gathered our gear and walked down the mountain.
-RB
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So about 5000 foot elevation gain in 11 miles?
 
Hey Bear,

Have you or anybody you know done this hike in a day to avoid the overnight permit hassle? If so, what's a good starting time and what's an average round trip time. Thanks.

jeff
 
My friend did it in a day and said it was brutal, he started seeing things on the trail that were not really there. You still need a permit for a day hike. Start time around 6 am would mean even if you make it to the top in the light you will still need to hike down in the dark. We hiked down from the summit to Trail Camp, about 5 miles in the dark over water flowing on the trail and many loose rocks. That part I wouldn't do again.
-RB
 
bearthedog said:
My friend did it in a day and said it was brutal, he started seeing things on the trail that were not really there. You still need a permit for a day hike. Start time around 6 am would mean even if you make it to the top in the light you will still need to hike down in the dark. We hiked down from the summit to Trail Camp, about 5 miles in the dark over water flowing on the trail and many loose rocks. That part I wouldn't do again.
-RB
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Thanks for the info. I'm seriously considering this epic to celebrate turning 50 next year. We were thinking more like a 3 AM start or so. Are the first three hours of the hike comfortable going by headlamp? Thanks again!

Jeff
 
If you leave that early you will miss the best part of the hike as far as scenery is concerned. Lakes, meadows, streams, and views. Making the trip out here and the summit is achievement enough, enjoy it over a two day hike.
-RB
 
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bearthedog said:
If you leave that early you will miss the best part of the hike as far as scenery is concerned. Lakes, meadows, streams, and views. Making the trip out here and the summit is achievement enough, enjoy it over a two day hike.
-RB
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You may have a point there, and my wife would most definitely agree with you! Thanks again for your responses and photos.

Jeff
 
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