Mt. Whitney Portal Store & Hostel Forums General Mt. Whitney Portal Store Message Board High Winds, Cold weather hits the portal

High winds last night and cold air mass moving in today. Portal temp at 6:00 pm ,32 degrees, bring a jacket and maybe a wind breaker one or two groups left on the Mountain. Talked with a hiker named Jesse , he spent 4 days on the summit and said last night the winds were very strong at the summit.
About 11 hours of daylight now so expect hiking in the dark both ways . Winter yet? I don't know but be ready.
Store will close on the the 2 Nov. Great to see so many of the board members stop and say Hi. Have a Great winter, will post when snow sets in on the area.
Thanks the Portal crew.

Heard this morning that snow had arrived "in the Sierras".

Doug,
Thanks for keeping the board up and running, and Thanks for what you do for us hikers.
You are the man, and Thanks to the PORTAL CREW, and also the great hamburgers.

Thanks for a GREAT season Doug ... and the great pancakes too!
Peace,
...tg...

Thanks, Doug, for the great food,last minute supplies, all the tips on the mountain and autographing the books for my sons & I. It was good to also see you and your presentation@ A-16 in Costa Mesa.

Doug, Earlene & crew,

Thanks so much for everything you do year after year. It was nice to finally get to meet you both about a month ago. Have an enjoyable winter. Hopefully, our plans for 2004 will include another trip to Whitney.

CaT

Thanks for a great year Doug!
I will return for the 100th anniversary next year.

Matt

Thanks Doug And the Portal Crew. I've been on the mountain the last three years and everyone at the store is alway cheerful and helpful. See you in the Spring.

Yep, super nice visiting with you again last July 6th, Doug. And your book, great, it occupies a prominent place on my mantel. Now, go home and get started restoring that vintage Beemer! ........ see ya back on the Mountain sometime in 04'.

Rojo
P.S.: Have my cheeseburger on the grill!