Hiked up to Trail Camp on 06/30/14 and the weather was perfect. After setting up our tents, there was a thunderstorm around 3pm. People coming down from the summit said they had hail. We only got heavy rain for approx 15 minutes at the camp.
On 07/01/14, we went to the summit. There is only one patch of snow left. No special equipment is needed. Just be smart. It was a hot trail. Used a ton of sunscreen and water. The water source on the switchback is still there and I highly suggest using it.
The cables are mostly clear of snow. The snow was melting quickly. I drank a ton of water and ate a lot along the way. This was my first time on Whitney. It was challenging/difficult. If you are planning on going, give yourself a ton of time and when you get tired, rest for a while and don't push yourself too much. Hydrate hydrate hydrate!!!
