Postponed: Mt. Whitney
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Start date: 06/22/2016
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 06/26/2016
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
We'll climb the Mountaineer’s Route (Highest peak in lower 48 states - 14,505'). Secondary goal is Mt. Russell (California's 7th highest - 14,094')
Day 1, Weds: Drive from Eugene & camp near trailhead.
Day 2, Thurs: Hike to basecamp at Upper Boy Scout Lake; some scrambling with exposure at Ebersbacher Ledges (2.8 miles, 2,985’).
Day 3, Fri: Summit Whitney & back to camp (4.8 miles, 3,155’)
Day 4, Sat: Attempt Mt. Russel (6.4 miles, 2,740’) & back to trailhead (2.8 miles, -2,985’).
Day 5, Sun: Drive back to Eugene.
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Event Leader: Hamilton Brian
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Assistant Leader: Sinnott Randy
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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: 1486
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Season: 2016
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Food, cash, climbing gear (helmet, ice ax, crampons), camping gear for 3 days & 2 nights on mountain, 10 essentials. Complete list to follow by email.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 12
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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: 6
- 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 | Sinnott, Randy | 541-915-0234 | N | 3 | |
3 | Signed-Up | McGlinsky, Juli | 541-232-0421 | N | 3 | |
4 | Signed-Up | McCormick, Roy | 541-543-1249 | N | 3 | |
5 | Signed-Up | Polhemus, Julie | 541-912-0639 | N | 15 | |
6 | Signed-Up | Osinga, Laura | 541-337-9160 | N | 3 | |
7 | Signed-Up | Phillips, Daniel | 541-915-6263 | N | 3 | |
8 | Signed-Up | Rolfe, Jorry | 541-206-9501 | N | 3 |