Mt. Whitney
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Start date: 06/28/2015
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 07/02/2015
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
MOUNTAINEERS ROUTE (14,505'): Day 1: Drive from Eugene & camp near trailhead. Day 2: 2.8 miles/2,985’ to base camp at Upper Boy Scout Lake (11,200' elevation); some Class 3 scrambling with exposure. Day 3: Rest & acclimate or possibly climb Mt. Russell (14,094'). Day 4: Summit (2.4 miles +/-, 3,155’) & back to trailhead. There will be lots of Class 3 scrambling with exposure. Day 5: Drive back to Eugene.
Car Pooling cost noted above may be negotiable.
Note: Leader has not previously climbed Mt. Russell.
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Event Leader: Hamilton Brian
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Assistant Leader: McGlinsky Juli
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Event category: Climbs
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Area Type: Mountain
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Departure Location: See Trip Description
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Rating:
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 1395
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Season: 2015
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: $11.00 for climb permit. Ice ax, crampons & helmet. Camping gear, food, and clothing for 3 days & 2 nights at high elevation. Be prepared for weather ranging cold & wet to hot & dry. 10 essentials. Money and/or food for eating on the road.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 10
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Member Fees: 3
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Elevation Gain: 6140
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Non-Member Fees: 15
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Committee: Climbs
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Junior member fees: —
Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted
- Number of spots on trip: 4
- Number of spots available: 0
No. | Status | Full name | Phone | Transportation Needed? | Trip Fee | # Can Take? |
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1 | Signed-Up | Hamilton, Brian | 541-343-6550 | N | 15 | |
2 | Signed-Up | McGlinsky, Juli | 541-232-0421 | N | 3 | |
3 | Signed-Up | Sinnott, Randy | 541-915-0234 | N | 3 | |
4 | Signed-Up | McCormick, Roy | 541-543-1249 | N | 3 |