Another newbie here (new to this board and to Mt. Whitney), no luck in the lottery so also thinking about going up the last weekend of April. Did Langley, Williamson & Conness last summer.
Wondering if crampons + ice axe will be sufficient for the main trail? I guess hard ice on the switchbacks could be a pain, will watch this board for updates.
I'm a pretty fast hiker but expect to spend a night on the trail because dealing with crampons slows me down, might be too much for a day hike? Not really sure.
Thanks to all you hikers posting trip reports and pix.
