[pct-l] Camping on Mount Whitney

[chiefcowboy at verizon.net]

My first trip to Mount Whitney my partner talked me into camping on top. 
Windy (and thus noisy) and very cold.  There are a couple of rock rings that 
afford SOME protection, but all in all it was not a pleasant experience.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Benjamin Grunbaum
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 7:24 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Camping on Mount Whitney

Hello everyone
I am hiking the John Muir Trail again in 16 days.  I am starting at Happy
Isles because I want to finish on top of the lower 48.
I am curious if anyone on this list has camped at the top.  I have only
seen a few posts about camping on the top. The two or three mentioned it
being extremely cold and windy.

I was thinking of camping inside the hut if it is not already taken. I am
pretty sure it would handle wind better than my tent!  I am planning on
bringing my 30 degree bag but I do not want to become a popsicle that
somebody else has to remove.

Joking aside, how could does it get up there?  Are the tent sites on top (I
understand there are a couple) protected by rocks?  Can you camp in the
hut?  Will I survive the night in a 30 degree bag?  I am prepared to be
uncomfortable to have the chance to see the sunset and sunrise on the top
of the lower 48.  I just do not want to be the one calling 911 so I am
looking for constructive advice.

Thanks
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