Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Partner Wanted

Ok, here's the deal -

Friday I retire from the Navy after 26 short years. Not really planning on getting a job yet, but might go to school probably in mid-late August.

I'm 4 hours from the Portal in a car that gets 42+ mpg.

I've taken rookies up Whitney several times safely and I might be able to help you on your quest.

Day hikes preferred, someone who wants slow and safe and isn't interested in beating a time.

So if your buddy bails on you at the last minute - PM me. If you screwed up and got an extra permit - PM me.

If you want a guy to motivate you, give you a little guidance and talk story with all day - PM me.

I'm am not a professional. I'm not licensed, insured, bonded, etc. You want a hiking partner that has some summits under his belt and can hike as slow as you want - PM me.

If you want an actual guide call Kurt - his guys are the best from what I hear.

I wouldn't mind tagging along on a MR trip or two (or 10), but that's not my strong suit. If you're gonna take it slow and easy and you know WTF you're doing on the MR - PM me. I'll tag along.

No HABLA Snowshoes/cramp ons/ice axe. Late June or early July is the earliest I'll consider.

I pay my own way, bring my own gear, buy my own Moose Burgers.

I'll also be all over San J if you want to get some training in. Weekdays are the best.............................DUG

Thank you for your Service to our country Chief

"Slow" and DUG? Isn't that an oxymoron?

Congrats on retirement, Doug - 'preciate your years of service! Sounds like a rocking chair and a porch are not in your future.

If you're in the Portal area between 7/13 and 25, I'll buy ya a Mooseburger and a beer!

Thanks for the well wishes and all, but I'm not leaving willingly. I'm hitting High Year Tenure which for a Senior Chief is 26 years. I guess if I can't pick up Master Chief by then I need to get out of the way for the young guys behind me.

So who needs a partner?

Oh and I'm not a fast hiker at all. I get big miles in by using the whole day. Did you know there are 24 hours in a day? Sleep, much like food, is over rated. I hike at a pace where I can still talk story and tell lies and I break when I feel like it. I just keep going through the night. I usually start at night.

Again, who needs a partner? Let's lace up and hit the trail.....................................DUG

I'm doing overnight on June 28 and 29 by myself. I'm a first timer. Permits likely to be available since it's early. I'd be interested in teaming up if interested. Have a 2 person tent. Looks like snow could be an issue unless hot June.

If it can be done without crampons or and ice axe I'm probably interested. PM me when it gets closer. I've had great luck in early July................................DUG

Whenever I would pitch ideas like this to The Frog, he would always respond, "That sounds like a mission!"

BTW, he was forcibly retired from the Navy, too, and 5 years later and he still has not adjusted.

BD... DUG actually is pretty good at keeping pace even with short-legged slow pokes like me!

I'm not sure I'm even going to try to adjust. At least not for 5-10 years................................DUG