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NMR
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 18, 2011 - 05:56pm PT
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I have a permit for next weekend for Mt. Whitney. Back when we applied for the permit, the original idea was to head up the East Face or East Buttress routes. I'm guessing with the amount of snow this year, there is probably still significant snowpack up there. Does anyone know if these routes are climbable? Is the Mountaineer's route a better choice? Snowshoes/skis required on the approach?
Thanks!
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Batrock
Trad climber
Burbank
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Jun 18, 2011 - 06:36pm PT
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A buddy of mine just got back from the Whitney area this week, he said that after two miles on the main trail he hit pretty consistent snow. He was heading to Trail Camp. I would plan on leaving VERY early and taking advantage of firm snow and making good time, hopefully the NF of Lone Pine Creek drainage is still filled in at the Ebersbacher Ledges. Personally I would ski in if you have the means, skiing out would be a blast.
http://www.whitneyportalstore.com/
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jun 18, 2011 - 06:36pm PT
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I have not been up there this season, but I would expect a lot. Shasta had 8 feet in parking lot yesterday. Snowshoes will save ur butt up higher in afternoon, but if u travel in AM might b abe to go w/o? E. Face is in sun mos of day, only snow concerns I would think be on ramp??? I'm sure its good to go now though. Pint sized axe for mtnrs descent might b smart.
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NMR
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 24, 2011 - 10:10pm PT
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Just a self-serving bump to see if anyone has any more beta. Driving down tomorrow.
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landcruiserbob
Trad climber
BIG ISLAND or Vail ; just following the sun.......
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Jun 24, 2011 - 10:56pm PT
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It's all about the unknown...............That's what makes it fun
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PAUL SOUZA
Trad climber
Clovis, CA
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Jun 24, 2011 - 11:30pm PT
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To get to the routes on Whitney, you need to take the Mountaineer's Route to the base (north fork of lone pine creek).
The Whitney Portal Store Message Board will have the best current info.
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NMR
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 25, 2011 - 12:09am PT
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Landcruiserbob-
Yep, looks like we'll just have to be ready for whatever conditions we find.
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NMR
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 25, 2011 - 01:03am PT
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Chief-
Great pics, thanks!
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roy
Social climber
NZ -> SB,CA -> Zurich
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Jun 25, 2011 - 02:26am PT
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Hi,
I drove up 395 a few days ago. The "washboard" on the East Face route is still snow covered which would pretty much rule out that route. The buttress is clear of snow. Getting to the base is another story though. Expect snow.
Cheers, Roy
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