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Mt Whitney Mountaineers Route Conditions

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Alonso Rodriguez · · Ridgecrest, CA · Joined Feb 2017 · Points: 45

Hello community,

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.

Thank you all in advance :)

Cory B · · Fresno, CA · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 2,592

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

Keatan · · AZ · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 50
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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.
master gumby · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2016 · Points: 262
Alonso Rodriguez · · Ridgecrest, CA · Joined Feb 2017 · Points: 45

I would definitely be walking it... It may be miserable as you guys stated.

Might opt for something more crampon friendly instead

Cory B · · Fresno, CA · Joined Feb 2015 · Points: 2,592

Its mountaineering, its supposed to be miserable ;)

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