Updated scorecard, Mt Whitney 2 me 1
Happy to report that at 06:30 on Tuesday August 8th I was able to put my demons to rest after achieving the summit.
On Monday I hiked to the cables before descending to Trailcamp to overnight. At 2:45 Monday I headed for the summit only to secumb to the dreaded altitude sickness again at around 14000 feet, however I was not going to be denied and pushed through to sign the register at the hut. I have to say that I found the last section above the John Muir Trail the most gruelling. As sick as it sounds, I actually enjoyed doing the switchbacks!
Luckily the weather was clear and the moon was full.
I am now back down under thinking that I owe it to myself do do some travelling in my own backyard before seeing more of your wonderful National Parks.
I acknowledge all of the contributors to this forum for the advice and encouragement offered over the course of my travels to that great part of the world. This has been my go to place for info during the planning of my trips to the Sierra Nevada.
Good luck and safe hiking to all!
