Patrick (Lilbitmo) and I dayhiked Mt. Whitney and several needles & pinnacles last Friday (April 27th). We went up the Main Trail and down the Mountaineers Route. Here are some photos....they are all here:
  Mt Whitney, Mt. Muir, Keeler Needle, Crooks Peak, Discovery Pinnacle: April 2013

First Light On A Couple Needles We Are After


The Slope & Cable Route (Both Were Being Used Succefully)


Trail Crest Slope


Trail Crest Slope


One Of The Best Views In All The Sierra Nevada


Whitney Pass, Mt. Langley, Le Conte, Crabtree Pass From Discovery Pinnacle


Lakes Are Thawing


The Switchbacks & Trail Crest Slope From Mt. Muir


Downclimbing Mt. Muir


Make Your Knees Weak Exposure From Summit Of Keeler Needle


Coming Down Off Keeler Needle


My 21st Time On The Summit Of Mt. Whitney smile


Starting Down The "Final 400"


"Final 400"


Dry Conditions In "Final 400"


Heading Over To The Main MR Chute


Top Of The Chute Is Dry


Bottom Was A Mess, Icy In The Middle, Posthole Nightmare Closer To Iceberg Lake




Last Rays Of Sunshine On Thor Peak


Ice Fall Melting Fast


Our Route For The Day: 15.0 Miles, +7,600'