By Steve Heye, Pulaski Chapter Outings Chair
Is the third time a charm? In 2020 it was Covid restrictions, then in 2021 it was Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever that stopped Steve Heye from reaching the top of Mt. Whitney, California. For 2022, Steve is fired up to make it happen. And he would like a couple of you to come along.
The permit is from August 21st to August 26th. We will be hiking from the Cottonwood Pass Campground to Whitney Portal, about 35 miles.
We will spend two nights at Cottonwood to acclimatize to altitude. We will be hiking on the Pacific Coast Trail and the John Muir Trail, averaging just 6 miles a day on great trails. The plan is to fly to Las Vegas on the 18th or 19th and drive over to Lone Pine, the city at Mt. Whitney. Then after spending two nights at 10,000 feet, hit the trail on the 21st. After completing the hike, fly back from Vegas on the 27th.
If you are interested in going on this hike please email me: heye@aristotle.net. If you would be interested in visiting the area while the rest of us hike, let me know. There are several attractions in the area to keep you busy while we hike. Plus it would be great to have a person to be our shuttle driver.
Steve is going to make it this year and he’d like some company to enjoy this experience.