First time on Whitney next week, 8/24, and not sure how to pack. How cold is the summit this time of year? What temp sleeping bag would you recommend? I don't want to carry a lot of winter clothes if I won't be needing them. Thanks!
to be blunt, you better take them.
lowest temp IN AUGUST that I have had at 12,000 ft near or on Whitney is 18F. Add wind to that and you better be prepared. You cannot count on a more typical 30-40. Yes, daytime 60 on the summit is nice, I have had that, but 40 F, 30 mph wind, sleet, and no sun and you are frozen. Most days are much, much nicer than that, but what day will you have?
