Mt. Charleston and Whitney Back to Back

[Dave G]

Nice work! Looked like a beautiful day on big ol' Whitney!

I'm curious as to why you guys were wearing harnesses on the MR? Was this a guided trip, or were you sneaking in some rock climbing up there as well?

In any event, congratulations!

Cheers,

Dave

[tinaballina]

lib-ha ha, at that point i was done with pic taking.

Dave, yes, it was guided. none of us had been on that trail and didn't want to be out there for the first time turned around and such. i am glad we did it that way for the first time up and down. now i can go b ack with confidence as to where i am going. the only thing i will do different next time is take the main trail down instead of mt. loving the idea of the loop, so are my knees.

[bluerail]

Looks nice Tina...hope your foots doing better, go shopping this weekend and maybe even use one of those cool little zippy carts. give your frickin foot a rest....notice I said nothing about your helmet !

[Ellen]

Howdy Tina

Way to go -- you are an Ironwoman There's no way I could do the Mountaineer's Route two days after doing Whitney via the main trail Was Charleston was the appetizer?

Howdy Lilbitmo

I've seen Tina's "hand signal" on other hikes -- she showing off her manicure. Wait a minute, she's wearing gloves. Hmm...must mean something else

Are you able to join us on Skyline on November 7?

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[lilbitmo]

Howdy Lilbitmo

I've seen Tina's "hand signal" on other hikes -- she showing off her manicure. Wait a minute, she's wearing gloves. Hmm...must mean something else

Are you able to join us on Skyline on November 7?

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

I think I will, I might start at 2 AM, I like the absolute colder weather, heat kills me, I'm a midwest kid that has adjusted to the heat for the most part but anything over 90 degrees starts impacting me, so I've made it a habit to start early, what time are you planning on starting?

Will Jim Bakos be up and cooking when we hit the spot he's going to bivy?

I think I will bring my donation with me, like you suggested.

I'm looking forward to meeting him as his insights about rescue have been very educational and greatly appreciated.

[Ellen]

Howdy Patrick

Heat destroys me as well. I once started at 1:30 AM in late September when it was 88 degrees in the museum parking lot. I had enough water and paced appropriately but did not enjoy the hike. Now I generally won't go if the low temperature in Palm Springs is above 70 degrees. If November 7 is warm, I will do one Skyline.

I was going to mail in my RMRU donation but think I will hand Jim Bakos a check at the Flat Rock Breakfast Cafe Every regular on this board knows that how I feel about RMRU It will be great to see you again.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[Cy Kaicener]

Last week end the High Sierra got snow. Pictures on this website
http://www.onetreepc.com -- Click on Read More under Pyramid Couloir
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