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Whitney trail map. 22 miles, 6130' elevation gain. Map courtesy of www.tomharrismaps.com
Whitney trail map. 22 miles, 6130' elevation gain. Map courtesy of www.tomharrismaps.com
Date: 07/06/2007
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The beginning of the hump. Whitney Portal is at 8,365 elevation.
The beginning of the hump. Whitney Portal is at 8,365 elevation.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Weighing the packs at Whitney Portal. 43lbs
Weighing the packs at Whitney Portal. 43lbs
Date: 07/03/2007
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Ken Cooper, one of our group of 4.
Ken Cooper, one of our group of 4.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Guy Langvardt comes in the lightest at only 35lbs of gear.
Guy Langvardt comes in the lightest at only 35lbs of gear.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Chuck Lourtie, weighing in at 45lbs of pack.
Chuck Lourtie, weighing in at 45lbs of pack.
Date: 07/03/2007
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View into the mountains.
View into the mountains.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Waterfall at the first stream crossing.
Waterfall at the first stream crossing.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Trying to get across.
Trying to get across.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Me, on the way to Outpost Camp. Around 9,000'.
Me, on the way to Outpost Camp. Around 9,000'.
Date: 07/03/2007
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First look up at the mountains ahead.
First look up at the mountains ahead.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Lone Pine Lake in the background, first stop. Lake is at 9,420'.
Lone Pine Lake in the background, first stop. Lake is at 9,420'.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Guy, near Outpost Camp at 10,365'.
Guy, near Outpost Camp at 10,365'.
Date: 07/03/2007
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More of the mountain. Still can't see the peak.
More of the mountain. Still can't see the peak.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Continuing up.
Continuing up.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Me, on the way up...
Me, on the way up...
Date: 07/03/2007
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Ken, Me and Guy Langvardt heading up.
Ken, Me and Guy Langvardt heading up.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Ken Cooper negotiates the stream.
Ken Cooper negotiates the stream.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Mirror Lake at 10,640'.
Mirror Lake at 10,640'.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Ken above Outpost Camp.
Ken above Outpost Camp.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Guy standing above the meadow. Inyo Mountains in background.
Guy standing above the meadow. Inyo Mountains in background.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Me again. This pack is starting to get old.
Me again. This pack is starting to get old.
Date: 07/03/2007
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View to Lone Pine below, Inyo Mountains above.
View to Lone Pine below, Inyo Mountains above.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Trailside Meadow. 11,395' and around 5 miles in.
Trailside Meadow. 11,395' and around 5 miles in.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Ken approaches Consultation Lake.
Ken approaches Consultation Lake.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Me at the lake. Our camp for the night at 12,000' is nearby.
Me at the lake. Our camp for the night at 12,000' is nearby.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Another view of Consultation Lake. Pack trains once camped here.
Another view of Consultation Lake. Pack trains once camped here.
Date: 07/03/2007
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Better picture of Consultation Lake.
Better picture of Consultation Lake.
Date: 07/03/2007
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This was our camp at 12,000'. We would leave our packs and dash for the summit at 6:00am the next morning.
This was our camp at 12,000'. We would leave our packs and dash for the summit at 6:00am the next morning.
Date: 07/03/2007
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First good view of the trail to the peak.
First good view of the trail to the peak.
Date: 07/04/2007
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Guy crosses the cables.
Guy crosses the cables.
Date: 07/04/2007
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Ken on the cables. Note snow on left.
Ken on the cables. Note snow on left.
Date: 07/04/2007
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