I might be crazy but next summer I plan to attempt to hike Whitney in 10 - 12 hours ( round trip ). Minus the time I spend at the summit. This will not be my first time up the mountain however its been more than 10 years since I last made the trip.
I'm in pretty good shape already. I currently run 15 - 20 miles a week on steep mountainous terrain and I plan to train like hell until the trek.
I'm trying to get my supplies together. I'm just wondering what the minimum amount of supplies I need to take. I want to keep the weight to a minimum but I definitely don't want to get into trouble.
WATER
I will have a micro filter and Iodine so I don't have to carry all my water for the entire trip but I know that on the final push to the top and there probably wont be anyplace to get water until I get back down. Whats the minimum amount of water I need to be able to carry? Will 4 liters be enough?
FOOD
I understand I will be burning a lot of calories climbing the mountain that fast. By my estimate I could be burning over 10k kCals. I know it would be hard to carry and eat that many calories while on the trail. How many calories do you think I should pack? What kind of foods have the best calorie to weight ratio? It needs to be easily digested and non-dairy
FIRST AID
I am an Eagle Scout. I know that accidents happen, and attempting this climb at such a quick pace increases the chances of my having an accident. I realize I wont be the only person on the mountain but I don't want to have to rely on strangers who may or may not have come prepared. I plan to bring a handful bandages a roll of gauze, medical tape, an ace bandage, some mole skin for blisters, Ibuprofen, Imodium an astronaut blanket and crazy glue. Is there anything else I should put in my First Aid Kit? Is there anything on this list I should leave behind?
Any other things I'm missing?
Thanks in advance.
