I am a beginner hiker 35yrs old, who signed up for the Mt. Whitney lottery 3 months back hoping I would train and be ready for my over-night hike July 23rd/24th.
Unfortunately I barely trained so far and just started doing some hikes and hitting the gymn since last week. I intend to be religious with my training atleast these last 3 weeks. I am hoping some of the experience folks on this forum can answer some of my questions (in some cases dumb ones):
* Should I even be thinking of attempting it given my training level?. Or should I attempt it keeping in mind I should turn back should my gut indicate I can't make it.
* Will the snow have melted on the switchbacks by July 23rd/24th or should I be prepared for snow and the chute?.
* Given that I have 3 weeks what is the best way to utilize these 3 weeks to train?.
Thanks a lot in advance.
- Vamsi.
