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by kylemypaa
Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annual Winter Mountaineering Clinic
Replies: 78
Views: 2834

Re: Annual Winter Mountaineering Clinic

I'll be there.
by kylemypaa
Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annual Winter Mountaineering Clinic
Replies: 78
Views: 2834

Re: Annual Winter Mountaineering Clinic

When and where? :)
by kylemypaa
Tue Dec 23, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first Whitney ascent. Seeking experience and advice.
Replies: 7
Views: 200

Re: My first Whitney ascent. Seeking experience and advice.

I would plan on a scouting trip first. Start with a day hike as high as daylight permits. Then follow with going to Trail Camp and after you have that experience (as well as some practice on the chute) think about an ascent. In the winter you can't really go up the trail so there is a steep snow ch...
by kylemypaa
Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first Whitney ascent. Seeking experience and advice.
Replies: 7
Views: 200

Re: My first Whitney ascent. Seeking experience and advice.

I definitely plan on getting familiar and comfortable with my gear prior to using it. I posted in the mountaineering thread earlier today, and definitely plan on going. I don't plan on summiting if conditions don't permit. I'm not so prideful that I can't turn around when it's time to do so. The mou...
by kylemypaa
Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My first Whitney ascent. Seeking experience and advice.
Replies: 7
Views: 200

My first Whitney ascent. Seeking experience and advice.

Hey y'all. I've been planning on summiting Whitney for a couple of months, and i'm looking for advice, experience and help. I'm looking to do this in late January or early Feb. I'm planning on taking the Whitney Trail, and plan on doing the trip solo. The trip will be a multi-day backpacking trip. I...
by kylemypaa
Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Annual Winter Mountaineering Clinic
Replies: 78
Views: 2834

Re: Annual Winter Mountaineering Clinic

I'd love to get in on this...