I really enjoyed the MR, but I bet it was really interesting as a solo climb. Reading your report brought back my own memories - I need to get back to that area soon.
I had one aborted attempt up the mountaineer's route about 10 years ago, and have always wanted to get back there and give it another go. I love the story and the great pics--thanks for sharing so that I may live vicariously through others. :)
Great story. I've been on Whitney twice. Both solo. I've lost track of the nights I've crawled into my Outback and seconds past sundown to try to sleep, alone.
The best part of an adventure is to be able to tell the story yourself. It seems you were very thoughtful of every step you took. Great accomplishment; nobody made history by taking it easy. Congratulations. I'm just realizing that this was hiked in 2008 and you haven't been active on this site for more than 3 years! It took a while for SP to place your story on front page. You must be a grandfather by now :)
Well written! I went over the north side of Whitney via Mountaineers Route several years back. Your trip report brought back some fond memories of what turned out to be one of my most challenging experiences. Good job at staying alive! Cheers
dfrancom - Oct 18, 2008 7:13 pm - Voted 10/10
Looks FunWow!! must have been an epic!!
liferequiresair - Oct 18, 2008 11:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Looks FunThanks. It really was an amazing trip.
klwagar - Oct 18, 2008 8:48 pm - Voted 10/10
wellat least you can tell us and we'll appreciate the story.
liferequiresair - Oct 18, 2008 11:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: wellThank you for the comment. I knew folks on SP would enjoy a good mountain story.
SJD - Oct 20, 2008 12:06 am - Hasn't voted
Nicely Done!The title got my attention; glad no one died ;)
liferequiresair - Oct 20, 2008 11:18 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nicely Done!Thank you. I must say I was grateful as well.
Joe White - Oct 20, 2008 6:33 pm - Voted 10/10
coolvery cool dude :)
Deltaoperator17 - Oct 22, 2008 10:59 am - Voted 10/10
Very InterestingThank you for sharing this with people who DO want to hear about your trip.
Thank you
All the Best,
Steve
liferequiresair - Oct 24, 2008 12:40 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Very InterestingThank you for the comment.
liferequiresair - Oct 24, 2008 12:44 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: good readThank you. Have a great climb.
edubbs - Nov 28, 2008 11:06 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice workGreat climb, and good reporting.
TomSellick - Dec 9, 2009 1:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Good StoryI really enjoyed the MR, but I bet it was really interesting as a solo climb. Reading your report brought back my own memories - I need to get back to that area soon.
theoglick - Dec 4, 2015 1:51 pm - Voted 10/10
Great Story!I had one aborted attempt up the mountaineer's route about 10 years ago, and have always wanted to get back there and give it another go. I love the story and the great pics--thanks for sharing so that I may live vicariously through others. :)
DukeJH - Dec 4, 2015 3:55 pm - Voted 9/10
I feel ya!Great story. I've been on Whitney twice. Both solo. I've lost track of the nights I've crawled into my Outback and seconds past sundown to try to sleep, alone.
Diesel - Dec 5, 2015 1:08 pm - Voted 10/10
Awareness is everythingThe best part of an adventure is to be able to tell the story yourself. It seems you were very thoughtful of every step you took. Great accomplishment; nobody made history by taking it easy. Congratulations. I'm just realizing that this was hiked in 2008 and you haven't been active on this site for more than 3 years! It took a while for SP to place your story on front page. You must be a grandfather by now :)
peninsula - Dec 9, 2015 12:00 pm - Voted 10/10
MemoriesWell written! I went over the north side of Whitney via Mountaineers Route several years back. Your trip report brought back some fond memories of what turned out to be one of my most challenging experiences. Good job at staying alive! Cheers