Some people actually plan to do the hike at night. I've read several websites about just that. They try to time their permit for the full moon, and hike it starting at midnight with the expressed intention of being as high as they can be towards the summit by sunrise.
We're thinking about trying it in September, but since it will be planned, obviously we can revolve our sleeping habits for the week before the hike around it.
While lot's of folks like the full moon, I like the new moon. I've done it both ways. I guess I like the stars more than I like the moon.
Coming up from Guitar Lake one year, I watch the moon set behind Mt. Hitchcock 7 times.
