The Whitney Portal Store, located 13 miles west of Lone Pine, lies next to the Mount Whitney trail head and has operated by permit from the Inyo National Forest since 1987. At the store, we keep last minute supplies for hiking, camping, fishing, and related items for the portal visitors.

Apr 15, 2024 · Richard plan was camp near Grass Lake on Maysan trail, next day Mt. Irvine, Green pass, near Mt. Mallory, down to Miter basin and camp, next day cross-country hike to Crabtree pass down to Crabtree campground, next day …

Jan 30, 2025 · The Whitney Portal Store, located 13 miles west of Lone Pine, lies next to the Mount Whitney trail head and has operated by permit from the Inyo National Forest since 1987. At the store, we keep last minute supplies for hiking, camping, fishing, and …

Apr 10, 2006 · Hi Bobs map areas 2,3,4,5, all went last year in April-May ,always stay away from Pinnacle Ridge and below the face of the mountain, some years just before Iceberg snow is unstable, Also as spring nears rocks peel day and night, starting snow slides.Stay in the center of the basins away from the fall line and have a plan , We get heavy wet snow in April -May and …

Dec 19, 2024 · I encountered two climbers near Lone Pine Lake and advised them to turn back. They were inexperienced hikers, and given the current conditions, it is not safe to attempt summiting Mount Whitney without mountaineering experience. After returning to my car at 3 PM, I spoke with another pair of climbers who were parked next to me.

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May 22, 2014 · Based on the recent trip reports and the storm that is happening right now, I have been thinking about some alternates to Mt. Whitney. Here are a few ideas, including the plan for Whitney itself. June 1st Arrive @ Mammoth Mountain Inn (elevation 9,000 ft), spend night _____ June 2-4 (Option 1, Mt. Whitney) June 2 Family can hike or stay at Mammoth

Mar 29, 2024 · Whitney All of the above Road is cleared but we always have repair sweeping and more snow . I would plan on road open ,What the main issue is we still have deep snow on the main trail this creates many false trails,many people will try the next few weeks before the permit season .Example Saturday night low forecast 5 degrees and storms all weekend.

Now I am second guessing my plan. If a Californian was coming to South Carolina to hike The Foothills Trail I could give all kinds of helpful advice. I'm hoping someone very familiar with Mt. Whitney, especially traveling to and from, could offer some helpful advice to me.