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Dman233 · 08-20-2008, 04:14 PM

Nice pics. I'm going the 3rd week of September, can't wait.

Dino Brown · 08-20-2008, 04:29 PM

Thanks for the pics!

I must admit: They are a bit depressing.

I have tried to climb Whitney twice.
1st attempt- A relative became ill before we took our first step.
2nd attempt- The National Weather service forecast 75 degrees and clear skies.
I guess they forgot to mention the humidity, rain and thunderstorms...

I hope to try again next year...

dirtvert · 08-20-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dman233

Nice pics. I'm going the 3rd week of September, can't wait.

keep an eye out for snowy/icy weather. you probably already know about it, but the whitney portal board is the place to go for all the info.

GP_pilot · 08-20-2008, 05:04 PM

Nice T. This was like attempt #3? Glad to see you finally summited it and didn't back out.

92se-r · 08-20-2008, 06:57 PM

Nah, second time. First time was last year. We went way too early in the season and the top section where I was most nervous about was iced over. We also tried to do it in one day. One LONG day. I got pretty sick because we didn't acclimate.

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Originally Posted by GP_pilot

Nice T. This was like attempt #3? Glad to see you finally summited it and didn't back out.

Dusty · 08-20-2008, 07:02 PM

I've tried twice and been shut down by weather. One time, we got 1/2 way up the 99 switchbacks when we saw the storm rolling in. We turned around just in time, they had white out conditions on the top and later we found out search and rescue had to retrieve a few victims.

It's a patient mountain, it is still waiting for me.

tkblazer · 08-20-2008, 07:02 PM

sweet pics, you should have brought your reign with you tho

g-dub · 08-20-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by epicriderat

Thanks, killer photos.

Yes, a Marmot also called a whistle pig due to the sound they make. I would be interested in booking a date for next year, does anyone know the process? How long is the list, any waiting?

"Whistle pig?" Nice, I'll have to remember that. My wife & I were hiking up in Kenai Fjords NP earlier this month and it took us a while to figure out who was whistling at us!

92se-r · 08-20-2008, 08:08 PM

The Reign would've been sweet on some sections, and straight suicidal on others. LOL.

back of the pack · 08-20-2008, 10:19 PM

My first and only attempt (so far) was late June 1978, the 99 switchbacks were covered in snow. We never made the summit but were lucky enough to spend one night on the side of the trail with snow up to our knees with a Spanish climber who had a whole can of Coleman fuel which he shared (it would of been a rough night without enough fuel to melt the snow for the freeze dried dinner). My favorite memory was descending the chute, it was much quicker going down than up. Here is an article on the descent, give it a try if you ever find yourself needing a quick way down.

www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/ocoutdoors/abox/article_2074073.php

I tried to take my wife to breakfast at the Whitney Portal in April to commemorate my 30 year anniversary of the failed attempt but the road wad closed (there's alway next year).

lukewiens · 08-20-2008, 10:29 PM

awesome....great pics!!

any post summit tendinitis to speak of?

92se-r · 08-20-2008, 11:32 PM

A little sore in the quads and calves but nothing major. I thought my knees would be sore the next day from descending but everything feels great.

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Originally Posted by lukewiens

awesome....great pics!!

any post summit tendinitis to speak of?

v10isez · 08-20-2008, 11:38 PM

yep that is pretty cool! i got to the summit on my 21st birthday! couple years ago. we took the new army pass and came up the back side and came down the portal. not the average 21st b-day but i am so glad i did it!

newpos · 08-21-2008, 01:15 AM

how the hell do you get down

Dman233 · 08-21-2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtvert

keep an eye out for snowy/icy weather. you probably already know about it, but the whitney portal board is the place to go for all the info.

Thanks, we're hoping to have weather like your trip. We are prepared for some crappy weather but won't push it if it's too bad.

dirtvert · 08-21-2008, 02:44 PM

good luck, dman. if you're going up the mr, i would at least consider going down the main trail- more miles, but a lot safer/easier.

92se-r · 08-21-2008, 03:55 PM

its not bad. i spent a lot of time dragging my ass.

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Originally Posted by newpos

how the hell do you get down

dirtmistress · 08-21-2008, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the photo's. I'm envious of anyone that can go over 12,000 ft.
Beautiful photo's.
I get scared any higher than that.

strobelite · 08-21-2008, 09:37 PM

08-20-2008, 04:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Thanks for the pics! I must admit: They are a bit depressing. I have tried to climb Whitney twice. 1st attempt- A relative became ill before we took our first step. 2nd attempt- The National Weather service forecast 75 degrees and clear skies. I guess they forgot to mention the humidity, rain and thunderstorms... I hope to try again next year... __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about Pugz- For an Asian man he is pretty big

08-20-2008, 07:02 PM	#27 (permalink)
tkblazer Ruining It For The 95%	sweet pics, you should have brought your reign with you tho __________________ Geronimo: I think I could probably spend all day exporing Dell Painfreak: Dstepper turned me on

08-20-2008, 08:08 PM	#29 (permalink)
92se-r STR Veteran	The Reign would've been sweet on some sections, and straight suicidal on others. LOL. __________________

08-20-2008, 10:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
back of the pack Member	Brings back memories My first and only attempt (so far) was late June 1978, the 99 switchbacks were covered in snow. We never made the summit but were lucky enough to spend one night on the side of the trail with snow up to our knees with a Spanish climber who had a whole can of Coleman fuel which he shared (it would of been a rough night without enough fuel to melt the snow for the freeze dried dinner). My favorite memory was descending the chute, it was much quicker going down than up. Here is an article on the descent, give it a try if you ever find yourself needing a quick way down. www.ocregister.com/ocregister/sports/ocoutdoors/abox/article_2074073.php I tried to take my wife to breakfast at the Whitney Portal in April to commemorate my 30 year anniversary of the failed attempt but the road wad closed (there's alway next year).

08-20-2008, 10:29 PM	#31 (permalink)
lukewiens Reciprocal Sandbagger	awesome....great pics!! any post summit tendinitis to speak of? __________________ "When you get hurt and all of your sacrifice adds up to nothing, are you willing to put it all on the line again?" - Conrad Stoltz MY BLOG - www.mountainbikeluke.com

08-20-2008, 04:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
Dman233 Member	Nice pics. I'm going the 3rd week of September, can't wait.

08-20-2008, 05:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
GP_pilot Epic Builder	Nice T. This was like attempt #3? Glad to see you finally summited it and didn't back out.

08-20-2008, 07:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
Dusty STR Veteran	I've tried twice and been shut down by weather. One time, we got 1/2 way up the 99 switchbacks when we saw the storm rolling in. We turned around just in time, they had white out conditions on the top and later we found out search and rescue had to retrieve a few victims. It's a patient mountain, it is still waiting for me.

08-20-2008, 11:38 PM	#33 (permalink)
v10isez Member	yep that is pretty cool! i got to the summit on my 21st birthday! couple years ago. we took the new army pass and came up the back side and came down the portal. not the average 21st b-day but i am so glad i did it! __________________ Love Life!

08-21-2008, 01:15 AM	#34 (permalink)
newpos Senior Member	how the hell do you get down

08-21-2008, 02:44 PM	#36 (permalink)
dirtvert Banned	good luck, dman. if you're going up the mr, i would at least consider going down the main trail- more miles, but a lot safer/easier.

08-21-2008, 09:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
dirtmistress	Thanks for the photo's. I'm envious of anyone that can go over 12,000 ft. Beautiful photo's. I get scared any higher than that. __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

08-21-2008, 09:37 PM	#39 (permalink)
strobelite underwear folder	__________________ Shin guards are for whoosies! JoeTruth:I could never trust stiff wood between my legs!

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