[pct-l] Whitney

[m.karon@xxxxxxxxx (Marshall Karon)]

Definitely plan to hike Whitney (get the pass when you get your hiking
permit - go through the PCTA). You will need an extra day to do it, weather
permitting. The trail from Guitar Lakes up is actually rather gentle with
only one snow field to go over - it is the altitude that may get you. I also
advise getting to Guitar Lakes (or Crabtree Meadows) in the afternoon. I
favor the Guitar Lake area because it is really special - all above tree
line - with hundreds of big, fat marmots who like open packs). Leave early
(wearing warm clothes). You can arrive back down in early to mid afternoon
and hike several miles towards Forrester Pass. Water is abundant until you
start up just pass Guitar Lakes.


Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Wilson" <BWIL5272@postoffice.uri.edu>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:51 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Whitney


> I'm about to send away for my permit. I'm going back and forth whether I
> should try and climb Whitney or not.
>
> How far is it off trail? How long to hikers usually take off trail (how
many
> days)? Is there any extra gear I will need for the climb or anything I
> should plan on mailing to myself specifically for Whitney?
>
> What percentage of PCT hikers make the side trip to the summit?
>
> For those of you who have climbed Whitney, do you think it was worth it?
>
> What would happen if I didn't include the Whitney climb in my permit and
> later decided I wanted to climb?
>
> Lots of questions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brad
>
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