Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

Patrick (Lilbitmo) and I dayhiked Mt. Whitney and several needles & pinnacles last Friday (April 27th). We went up the Main Trail and down the Mountaineers Route. Here are some photos....they are all here: http://calicokat.smugmug.com/Hiking/Sie ... &k=Qnh7nRJ

First Light On A Couple Needles We Are After


The Slope & Cable Route (Both Were Being Used Succefully)


Trail Crest Slope


Trail Crest Slope


One Of The Best Views In All The Sierra Nevada


Whitney Pass, Mt. Langley, Le Conte, Crabtree Pass From Discovery Pinnacle


Lakes Are Thawing


The Switchbacks & Trail Crest Slope From Mt. Muir


Downclimbing Mt. Muir


Make Your Knees Weak Exposure From Summit Of Keeler Needle


Coming Down Off Keeler Needle


My 21st Time On The Summit Of Mt. Whitney


Starting Down The "Final 400"


"Final 400"


Dry Conditions In "Final 400"


Heading Over To The Main MR Chute


Top Of The Chute Is Dry


Bottom Was A Mess, Icy In The Middle, Posthole Nightmare Closer To Iceberg Lake




Last Rays Of Sunshine On Thor Peak


Ice Fall Melting Fast


Our Route For The Day: 15.0 Miles, +7,600'

Nice photos & report!

Wow, the snow levels are painfully low again this year.

Yo Calik\co and Lilbitmo

Great job guys I am envious.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

So glad we got a chance to go up the snow chute between Trail Camp and Trail Crest before the snow was completely gone. The early start helped us get there just in time before it was "mussshhhh".

My feet were numb by the end of the day, not from distance but from number of hours on my feet in full boots.

We caught the weather on a perfect day, great shots Calico Kat, thanks for joining me for another fun day in the Sierra's, I had a blast.

It was topped off by being able to lead two Marines that had just returned from Afghanistan and were sitting on the summit for the first time that wanted the challenge of going out through the MR, we were grateful to do so

Looking forward to the next adventure

Nice stuff guys!

HJ

lilbitmo wrote:It was topped off by being able to lead two Marines

Good job