Does anybody know if the Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route will be accessible in mid-April? I am looking to climb this then since that is when my spring break is, however, if conditions prove to be too dangerous, I will back out and do something else.
The road will probably still be gated, but you can walk up, or even better bring a bike for the road to speed things up! Lots of people ski it in April. Its not dangerous as long as it has not recently snowed. April-May is a great time to climb it if the the weather is settled.I have climbed it in April in the past in a similar high snow year. You will for sure need skis or snowshoes to approach
Keep up on avy conditions. Could still be a bit unstable depending on what happens the week or so leading up to your trip. Should be in great skiing condition, not sure I'd want to walk it though.