This was one of the most intense hikes I ever done, I didn't do any training before hand prior specifically for this hike, but I have back packed several times in the past.
A few things, the most important thing for this is to acclimate beforehand, stay at the campground near the portal for a night or two. Take it slow and get ready for an insanely beautiful hike. Bring a water filter, there are lots of the streams. When I went, 8/31/16, the last place to get water was the last lake that allowed camping.
The hardest part is the final climb to the top, your head will hurt but it will...
Read moreDefinitely a tough one or two day hike from Whitney Portal because of elevation change and thin air. Much better to come in from the East, spend the night near Guitar lake or closer and hike up in the AM. I did this via the High...
Read moreI love mountains so to me it don't matter if climbing or hiking it's hard or easy it all depends on your age just...
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