Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board Trail conditions from trail crest to summit

I an hiking on october 2 and was wondering if it will be necisary to use crampons twords the top? thanks

Unless a huge amount of weather comes in, no. I was up there Sunday, and while yaktrax or microspikes would have been nice for a couple stretches (the long last high switchback, and the cables section) the rest wasn't sketchy in boots/with poles.

=)tif

I'll be trying for the fourth. Thanks for the report tif.

The 4th is our day as well but according to dmatt's forecast Tuesday isn't shaping up the way I'd hoped.

The Portal store has microspikes for sale at a very good price. If in doubt, buy some, they are very helpful in a pinch.

Hi If you buy spikes get one size smaller than required and expect them to break after rough hiking., but can be tied back into support with shoe laces. Thanks Doug

We'll just have to wait and see what mother nature brings. At least I've got the microspikes.