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Wondering if anyone could provide a brief update regarding conditions, particularly around the switchback, cables, trail crest, and summit. I'm a regular Whitney day hiker and would like to sneak in a summit before I start IVF, which will render me useless for the next two years. I monitor this board but haven't seen any updates since 63Chevyll's trip at the beginning of June.

Hoping the overdue hiker has been found safe.

Hi Jaxgev,

As of Father"s Day weekend:

Snow on the last switchback below the cables and on two switchbacks just above the cables requires focus, but easily dealt with.

Able to walk on solid rock entirely on the inside of the cables. (Thanks to those who rebuilt this passage a couple of years ago.)

From Trail Crest to the Keeler Needle, two remaining patches of snow easily passed.

Excellent track through diminishing snow field on summit plateau.

Spring at 23rd switchback flowing.

Many PCT hikers on the Mountain, as well as some hikers finishing the JMT and High Sierra Trail.

Enjoy a safe hike.

Jim F

Thanks, Jim F