I recognize that this is a pretty subjective questions, as everyone is different and I'm sure we all acclimate to altitude differently. I'm just looking for opinions on how well this will work.
I'm trying to work it out so that I can add a summit of Mt. Whitney to the tail end of a six day vacation up on the June Lake Loop, approximate elevation of 7500'. I've had three failed attempts at Whitney in the past; one due to T-storms, one due to my inability to deal with the altitude, and one due to a partners inability to deal with the altitude. My failed attempt came after driving straight from 1000' elevation to the Portal, strapping on my pack and heading up the trail. I hit a road block on the switchbacks above Trail Camp.
So my subjective question is, in your opinions, does being at 7500' for almost a week sound like it might be an effective way for my body to start the process of acclimatizing? I will be hiking to almost 11,000' at one point, but only for a few hours. I plan to head up to Trail Camp and spend the night before pushing for the summit the following morning.
Thanks for any thoughts, opinions, or advice!
