Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Mt. Whitney via Main Trail, April 5th

Dayhiked the main trail on Saturday April 5th. Snow started around 11,300'. I decided to take the switchbacks up and the chute down. The switchbacks are passable, but are a pain, the chute is much nicer. The snow was firm and had a nice punchy crust. Three people decided to glissade and all three came away with injuries (separated shoulder, cartwheeling and smashing into rocks. The chute is double black diamond glissading, don't try it unless you really have some experience, it was too icy on Saturday to even think about).

First views


Alpine Glow


Switchbacks or chute?


Sierra Crest



Cables




Last switchback


Beautiful, but very cold (15 degrees)


Pretty Dry

Calicokat,

The collection of 202 photos you posted for this outing in the WPSMB Member Photo Album link were carefully studied and greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Jim

Hey Calico thanks for posting, I imagine there are a few inches more there now but gosh darn nice photos. We have MR permits for May 8th can't wait.

thanks for sharing

mark

Nice job Calico. Nice views. 15 isn't that cold, as long as it's Celsius.

But its a dry cold, right?....

Great photos of the trail conditions calico. Thanks for posting....