I agree with you Laura, and there is certainly no reason to "rush" up the mountain. Enjoy the incredible views, take lots of pics and enjoy the company of the hikers going up and down the mountain. Jeff, I cannot tell you guys how many wonderful people from all over the world I've met on Whitney. Talking and taking breaks, enjoying their stories of how and why they're hiking Whitney make the journey much more fun and even a bit easier.
Funny, I was just telling someone last night that you could probably get up the MMWT at least a third quicker if you didn't stop to compare life stories with everyone you meet! But then again - if you did that, you wouldn't be Joe!
