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#51071 - 07-26-08 02:10 AM
Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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RJP82
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Registered: 07-13-06
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Loc: Visalia, Ca
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Hey all!
My first visit to the board this year.. I'm wondering if anyone is making a day trip up the MR in late Aug or early Sept and has an open spot - or wants to make the hike. Wasn't really planning on a summit visit this year, but feeling the itch....
FYI - I have been up the route and back down (about 11 - 14 hrs depending on the company..) the last two years in a row and know the route pretty well.
If I can't find a small group going I'll probably find a partner and take a chance on the day permits.
On a side note.. gonna take a look at the top of Dana next weekend.. I hear the hike doesn't do the views justice.. We shall see. Maybe I'll throw in Half Dome for good measure on Sunday - nothing like 1/2 Dome traffic....
Thanks all - have a great day!
Rich
Edited by RJP82 (07-26-08 02:14 AM)
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#51075 - 07-26-08 08:23 AM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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FIRST 14
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Rich
Mt Dana is a short, fairly steep, summit has beautiful views and wild flowers in Dana meadows are awesome late summer. I will be day hiking on 9/3/08 and may have an extra permit. My hiking partner may opt for a shorter hike in the portal area and would gladly give his permit to someone that will use it. Let me know if that date works and I will get an answer from him.
First 14
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#51401 - 08-02-08 12:34 AM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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RJP82
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Loc: Visalia, Ca
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Thank you for the offer. Let me know if it becomes available and I'll make the decision immediately. I can be reached by email at carrpaydiem1@comcast.net
I would prefer a Saturday Permit, however weekdays are a possibility. Thanks again.
TC
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#52387 - 08-25-08 12:51 PM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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RJP82
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Registered: 07-13-06
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Loc: Visalia, Ca
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Hello all - Looks like Dana on Sept 6th now. Delays...
Anyone have an available MR day hike permit for Sept 13th/14th? Can we use a MT day hike permit for the MR now?
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#52450 - 08-26-08 06:48 PM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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hypoxic zombie
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im overniting north fork sep 18. my permits for 5. i will see if i can get you in if intrested.
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#52472 - 08-27-08 01:55 PM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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D Heim
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Registered: 06-06-08
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Rich,
I too am looking for some company up the MR late Aug.-early Sept.
I have never been up Whitney...I normally pack with a few friends that can't seem to get away, and frankly, I am the altitude junky of the bunch! Would love your company as you know the trail. My dates are flex because I am a commercial electrician in the middle of remodels at the moment! Name the day!!Lemme know, u can reach me at dwightheim@att.net
Thanks!
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#52490 - 08-27-08 07:12 PM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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hypoxic zombie
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it looks like everyone in my group is still up for the trip,so ...... sorry I tried. good luck
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#52513 - 08-28-08 11:21 AM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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AreteJoe
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Registered: 12-28-07
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Loc: N Bay, California, USA
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Have you set a date yet?
I may be available labor day weekend and first week of september
Joe
aretejoe@aol.com
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#52520 - 08-28-08 01:53 PM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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Bunkn8r
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Last time I went up the MR the wilderness permits were unlimited? has that changed?
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#52527 - 08-28-08 04:36 PM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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Steve C
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MR wilderness permits are no longer unlimited. The overnight quota is 10 per day, ( 6 reservable, 4 available day before for walk-ins).
MR day hikes are now part of the Whitney Main Trail quota, 100 per day.
More info
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#52564 - 08-29-08 10:51 AM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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RJP82
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Thank you for the effort Zombie.
Anyone - If one becomes available in your group email me at carrpaydiem1@comcast.net
Joe / Dwight, lets keep in touch, maybe we can pull a trip together. Its a fun route with a little variation here and there to keep it interesting..
Steve, I assume that means that the MR & MT day hike permits are the same? Anyone know how many are available day to day (approximately) and what time I need to be at the center the day before?
Have a great day.
Rich
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#52566 - 08-29-08 11:17 AM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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Steve C
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> I assume that means that the MR & MT day hike permits are the same?
Yes.
> Anyone know how many are available day to day (approximately)
Check the far right column here: Unused Whitney Permits - 2008. After giving out the no-shows, they show only one or two available Fri/Sat/Sun, but easy to get mid-week. I am sure there are many no-shows available starting at the 2 PM time. The Unused page numbers are what is left after all available are given out to those walking in and asking.
> and what time I need to be at the center the day before?
(This info is available in the Wilderness Permit Options link above on the left in the Feature Topics box:) For a Mount Whitney Zone (main trail or North Fork/MR) day hike permit, show up at the Visitors Center by 11 am the day BEFORE your entry date. Any cancellations that have not been re-reserved will become available then. If unsuccessful, report back to the Visitors Center by 2 pm that afternoon. No-shows for the next day become available at 2 pm.
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#52587 - 08-29-08 08:07 PM
Re: Looking for a trip up MR in late Aug or early Sept
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RJP82
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Registered: 07-13-06
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Loc: Visalia, Ca
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Thank you very much Steve.
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