Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board New WPSMB Outing: Igloo Building on the MR

I'm out due to 4 trips south in the last 3 months. Was hoping I could sneak away but with Dave & I being gone so much... our company has paid a price. Just can't justify though Dave was o.k. with me going. Will miss you guys.

Maybe a teepee instead of an igloo? Ridgeline has a nice plan. When in doubt, head for the snow.

Whatever this crew ends up doing... magic will happen.

MC

I think an igloo is still possible. I am bringing my shovel. Igloo Saturday. Maybe ghosts Sunday.

Ghosts may visit the igloo... Ghostbusters should be on call...

The ghost town, north fork, Alabamas all make for a fun weekend. Good friends and good times. Wish I could make it. Have fun everyone!

Updated 2-12-2014

WPSMB Igloo Building Outing
-Dates: Feb 15,16, 2014

-Meeting time and location for hike in:: Saturday Feb 15th,6:30am on.
-Park and hike from base of Whitney road at the incline or road closed sign.

We should be up to the store between 10am - 2pm if possible to set up and build.

-Hike in on your own or in a prearranged groups posted from this thread. That way everyone can see what options there are to hiking in together.

-Final Location for igloo building/ camping: Portal store.
-Other events may happen watch the thread.

Hike Out: Monday, Feb 17th.

Current group size: 13

Who's going:

Richard P
Akichow
Doug Sr
Hikergirl76
Rosabella
Ken
KeithM
PhilB and Nancy
BMan (Brandon)
Ranboze
Tomi and his wife

Maybe's

Dobemom
ClimbHigh

If you want to bring goodies to share post them up and I'll put the items here on the next update.
-smores? (not sure about a fire, I kind of doubt it)
-winter bbq?

Note: Any of this can be changed, I got the ideas/information from the thread posts. If you would like to suggest something new or different feel free.

Will propose a meeting point in town Saturday morning for those who want it. Need to check with my ride (the fabulous Ms. Rosie!) before proposing.

We should place a "where we are log" at the hostel, and attempt to meet up here and there. Like I said earlier, TB Doug, Myself, and two others, Jon and Ryan will be at the hostel Fri night and Sun night. Sat,Rock Creek rd to ? depends on snow conditions,Sun, June lk (some skiing, I'm hiking). Just does not look good for igloo bldg.
Dave

Got it. Need to do both. Thing is a few of us are coming from far away to see folks and get a little Whitney vibe. The webcam is nice but not the same as being there. So those who are heading to the portal (or higher?) Saturday may benefit from a meeting time/place. Will be fun running into others in the evening.

How about 9:00 am Saturday at the hostel for those interested in igloo building and/or an alternate Whitney area adventure?

And how about dinner Sunday night for anyone in Lone Pine then at, say, Merry-Go-Round at, say, 7 pm?

A Merry dining experience Sat night sounds good.... Er.... Unless portal burgers are an option:-). Looking forward to being in da Hills,

I have plenty of snow here if you want it. Come and get it!

Hey everyone. I'm backing out of this one. Have a good time!

Brandon

So, any ideas on a meet up time for Saturday morning? I will be arriving late Friday night(picking up my son Max from Mammoth) so I won't mind a bit of a lay in. I like Robins suggestion of Saturday evening dinner.
Looking forward to seeing everyone,
Phil

I suggest meet up at 9 a.m. on Saturday at Whitney Hostel (lobby).

I did not propose a Saturday evening yet. Think we need to see how it goes.

I did propose Sunday at 7 p.m. dinner at Merry Go Round for those who may be in Lone Pine.

How does that work for folks? Does someone want to propose a time for Saturday dinner (and place)? Or just keep eyes posted here once we figure out our plan?

Karin (and Rosie who is now in Sac!!!!)

Hi Sounds good , I think we can find enough snow to at least test the gear. Maybe a potluck/pizza Saturday night at the Hostel???? ......

sorry to miss this one, but I hurt my back so will have to take a rain check... hope you all have a great time though!

Looks like we're getting to Lone Pine tonight, a little after 7 pm.

Hope to see ya'all tomorrow morning.

Igloo mission completed! 11-footer built, easily fit the nine snow masons who built it with room to spare.