Hi friends, I'm new here and am going to make my attempt tomorrow morning, Friday, Sept 12th 2014. I have read a ton of the posts in here and gotten a lot of great information. I just have a couple of questions after all that:
-What is the "general recommended" start time? Up and down Half Dome was about 10 hour round trip for me so I would guess 14-16 for the Whitney trip based on my pace and abilities? My plan as of now is to leave my hotel in Ridgecrest at midnight and that will put me at the trailhead about 1:30. 2am a fair start time or is that too early or too late?
-My main question is when are the most hikers likely to get started? My hiking partner bailed on me and unlike most of you, I'd prefer to hike in the company (or relative proximity) of others, especially at night.
-Anyone (or groups) here heading up tonight and if so, what time. Thanks a bunch!
