May 14-17, 2009
We had a great climb of Mt. Whitney via the Mountaineer’s Route. We were treated to warm, clear, and calm weather for the entire trip. To allow for plenty of acclimatization and some training on techniques we planned a 4-day trip. There was plenty of snow from Iceberg Lake and higher but it is melting fast in the Sierra right now.
The entire photo gallery is here: http://kurtwedberg.smugmug.com/gallery/8241408_UdZae/1/539107184_oLihd
Mt. Whitney, Mountaineer's Route
John Rogitz, Bill Simon, Ralph Buoncristiani, and Michael Tate geared up and ready for the climb!
Ralph, Bill, and John on the last pitch of the Mountaineer's Route
Ralph, Kurt, John, and Bill on the summit of Mt. Whitney
Mike, Ralph, and Bill getting settled in the tent