Hello everyone, thanks a lot for all the updated information! It's encouraging to see people climbing up the chute despite having limited/no experience with ice axe and crampons etc.
I will be day-hiking Whitney on coming Sunday. I plan to start from Whitney Portal at midnight in order to summit around sunrise.
Has anyone used switchbacks to climb up yet?
I am more worried about getting down the chute rather than climbing up, considering the heat during day.
Let's hope we get to use switchbacks this weekend. Fingers crossed!
