Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Solo on April 7th - 9th

Thanks for the advice on solo ascents I am going up April 7 -9 and anyone who would be able to give advice would be welcomed.

Barry

I just summitted last weekend solo...I didn't see anyone for 3 days!! Awesome. Conditions were great. I spent Thursday night at the parking lot. Friday I hiked to 12k and camped..got there by 3pm. Pretty windy that night and some snow..Saturday morning was beautiful. Skipped the switchbacks and went straight up the shoot. Left around 8am and got to the top by 1100...was back at my car by 2pm. Used snowshoes upto 10k..ditched them for crampons the rest of the way. You could get by without the shoes if you do the low part early when its hard..good luck

Kelleyts, is there any water at Outpost and/or Trail Camp or did you have to melt snow?

Barry Please make sure you post a trip report when you get back. I may go up for a couple of day hikes in the North Fork area April 10-11 and would love to have a recent report on conditions.

I will post upon my return. Thanks for the help.

Barry