Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Lone Pine peak beta please

We plan on doing the Direct South Face route next weekend.

Need to know if there is much snow on the descent? Hoping to go fast and light in a one day push. So if anyone knows what the water conditions are, or if crampons or ice axes are a necessity then let a brother know!

I would rather not bring ice/snow gear if possible.

Here's a look from Saturday. You're good to go:

Wow...nice shot man.....thanks!

The heat is back on. You don't need axe/crampons on the north chute, either. Have a great climb. (Don't forget to bring wine & women if you want to do it traditional Beckey style...)