Am I the only one confused? According to the map, the "Project Start" is the upper 1st segment, starting at Whitney Portal. The "Project End" is the 3rd segment, which ends in Lone Pine.
It would make more sense to start the project at a lower elevation, and leave the upper segment after the snow has melted.
You're right, and they will indeed start parts 2 & 3 first. I think the map was created by someone completely unfamiliar with the area.
