Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Main Trail, Mini Trip Report, Sept 16th 2011

I agree, play it by ear and don't be discouraged yet! The snow and ice I ran into was really nothing to worry about. I wouldn't go trail running at the spot right after Trail Crest, but there really wasn't much exposure on the sections where there was ice then (assuming ice and snow forms again in the next couple of weeks).

For those interested, here it a more detailed trip report: I am not sure how I can post all those pics here, so I have the link below.

http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=11067&picsize=large

Awesome TR! I read it on the 14ers just minutes after you posted it.

Hiked the big one in one day yesterday. 22 miles in 12 hours. I was lucky to get a permit. I never participated in the lottery but called The Easter Sierra Interagency Center for any cancel reservation days before, and of course got one. My single day solo climb was great. I met a lot of nice people on the trail and the weather was great. Here is my video of that great day
You tube

[quote=Miguel]Hiked the big one in one day yesterday. 22 miles in 12 hours. I was lucky to get a permit. I never participated in the lottery but called The Easter Sierra Interagency Center for any cancel reservation days before, and of course got one. My single day solo climb was great. I met a lot of nice people on the trail and the weather was great. Here is my video of that great day
www.youtube.com/my_videos?feature=mhee

RAC,
gREAT REPORT, fyi, SUPER great pics, i see no need to bring my 18x camera, your story telling, n pics are the best, imo... U must be a magazine writer, Doug Sr.. u r so cool...

Miquel, very good Video, saw it, thx, helps me prepare 4 10-03, muchos...