Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Whitney Main Trail Conditions 2012 (Out-of-Date)

Sylvain77: Bob Pickering and Richard P climbed the Mountaineers Route on March 30.

Here's Bobs' trip report:   3-30-12 Mountaineers' Route Day Hike

And here are Richard P's pictures   Mt. Whitney Mountaineer's Route - March 30, 2012

The recent storms dropped a little more snow, but not that much, so conditions will be similar. There just isn't enough snow to warrant snow shoes. Crampons and ice axe are necessary tools. Skis are probably of marginal value.