Mt. Whitney is the tallest peak in the lower 48 states. It is a long, non-technical hike to get to the top — 11 miles, 6,000 feet. I’ve decided to hike it, originally as preparation for the Inca Trail hike in Peru, but now just ’cause it sounds neat!
Unfortunately, I can’t find anyone who agrees with me. (Except Jeff, but he & my sister just had a baby in February, and sanity seems to have set in. And Patricia, but she decided to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro instead.) So I’m going solo. I hope, however, I don’t have to train by myself.
I’ve got my hiking permit for a day hike up (and down) Mt. Whitney for Sunday, July 15th. I’ve made campground reservations for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The idea is to take two days driving to Lone Pine and the Whitney Portal, arriving mid-day on Friday. Hang out, perhaps go on a short hike on Saturday while I get acclimated to being at 8,300 feet.
On Sunday, I’ll get up very, very early, and hike 11 miles to the top. Then, turn around and hike down. I’ll fill in more details as I get closer.
