Wow Lamebecc - glad to hear to made it off the mountain ok!

Originally Posted By: Akichow
Might want to try another peak in the interim, maybe with a Diamox assist. Maybe Mt. Dana, a nice 13K peak you could do in a day from your Bishop place?


I agree! I just did Mt. Dana a couple of weeks ago.

Originally Posted By: Steve C

Electrolyte tablets: I discovered Nuun for my last hike. They settled my stomach every time.

I need to look into these. I see they only have 1 carb. I just completed my first hike with no carb intake.

Originally Posted By: Steve C

As for water consumption: You should be able to pee every several hours, and it should be more clear than yellow. More and you're probably drinking too much. Less means drink more.

On Whitney my water intake necessitates that I pee 1-2 times per hour, sometimes more. Am I drinking too much?