Mt Whitney dayhike via Mountaineer's Rou te (CA)

“My first time, SnowDude's second (backpacked it in '97).

PHOTOS: http://community.webshots.com/album/173208815vwdvsA


Took longer than expected. Been coughing/choking for a few weeks now, and the thin air didn't help. Would like to try again when I feel better.

I still had a great time!!!”

“Photo #71! Woo-hoo!”

“Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!”

“Oops, I meant #70, the one about kicking loose a boulder. Or is that "bowl-der"?”

“Thanks for the link, HOI!

Bowlderman, I wish I could have gotten a picture of that bowl-der flying down the slope. Puts yours to shame! Actually, I was too shocked to do anything. I've never seen anything bounce that high below me.

It was a fun trip!”

“Nice pics! I really liked the one of the marmot by the benchmark...”

“More beautiful pictures by Snownymph! Thanks for sharing.

I love the wildflower ones, especially the fireweed...one of my favorite flowers, I love that flower. It is past it's peak here in Tahoe. And of course the red tailed hawk ones, that must have been very special to see.

Looks like you both had a wonderful day!”

“Way to go, Snow! You are awesome!That climb has similar stats to climbing Borah, which is 5600' in 4.5 miles. However, your last 2000 feet is 2000 feet higher than Borah! I did that climb years ago (mountaineers route on Whitney), and really enjoyed your pics. You can't beat the Sierra Nevada.”