Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Mountaineer Route June 4-5

Hey Guys-
I'm heading up the MR first weekend in June. Went up the Main Trail same time last year and there wasn't much snow. I'm all but certain that isn't the case this year. Curious if anyone has gone up the MR recently and has any advice on conditions? Thanks- Climb Safe.

Jonathan

Bob R's photos on the link about lost gear on May 19th show snow, starting below Lower Boy Scout Lake. It is melting fast but early June is only 2 weeks away. That means the snow level could rise to between Lower and Upper Boy Scout Lake. Above that I would expect much snow to remain the first few days of June.

Hi Johnathan,
I'm planning to go up MR with a couple of friends on Saturday June 4th, and coming down via the main trail.
Hope to see you on the slopes.
--Ajay

Hi all,
The snow seems to be melting fast and some pictures posted say that they had to turn back due to postholing. Snowshoes needed ?