I received a permit to do the one day Mt Whitney hike on Wednesday, August 1. I have not made any arrangements yet but am tentatively planning on flying in to Las Vegas on Friday, July 27. I was thinking of doing three acclimation hikes in the Bishop and Lone Pine area on Saturday, Sunday and Monday (July 28 - 30). Was thinking about Bishop Pass, Kearsage Pass and White Mountain. Am also planning to rest on Tuesday, July 31. Will begin the Whitney hike on Wednesday morning(Aug 1)about 1:30 - 2:00 am. I have a few questions that I am hoping you can help me with:
1. Is this sufficent time to acclimate? Should I come to the area earlier? Forgot to mention that I live at sea level.
2. Are these three hikes too ambitious, i.e. will they consume too much energy?
3. Are there other acclimation hikes that you suggest?
4. What hotels do you recommend in the Lone Pine and Bishop areas?
Any other general comments or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.
