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Hi,
So I have 3 permits in med-September. My son wants to try and summit and although we have climbed Baldy and Gorgonio, I fear as a type 1 diabetic in my mide-50s, maybe I should plan to turn around before I get into the higher altitudes. However, I do not want my 19 year old son to continue on alone and so I was wondering if someone with some experience might be interested in hiking with us and with my son after I turn around. We do have the extra permit. We would just do the Whitney trail not mountaineering route. We have not been on Whitney and are from Alabama but would come a few days early to acclimate.

Hi Dan. I’m guessing you’ve already made some arrangements, but if not, I’d check out the Mt Whitney group on Facebook. They’re very active and someone should be able to advise you or arrange to go with you and your son. I’ll be in the same boat when I eventually get out there as my hiking companion has health issues that make hiking past 12000 a poor idea. Good luck to you both!