Mt Whitney Zone Forums General Discussion Current Conditions: Mt Whitney Trail

it's wise to bring appropriate gear and be prepared for varying conditions, as weather in mountainous regions can be unpredictable. This might include sturdy hiking boots, extra layers, sun protection, plenty of water, and potentially even traction devices for areas that still have snow or ice.

Good Afternoon! I summited for the first time recently and did my first video. What an experience, I was trying to get a permit for several years. I shot trail conditions during the day and at night. I left Whitney Portal at 12:30am. Here is the video for current conditions or to see what the trail looks like at night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL1Pydv5br8&t=4s

Watched video. Wow! Very well done...who took the videos of you on the hike as I know it was a solo effort. Congrats!@!

Dayhiked to the summit on 9/29.

The dusting of snow from two weeks back is near completely gone. There were some icy pacthes by the cables and small spots on the top switchback before Trail Crest but spikes were absolutely excessive.

Water is flowing almost everywhere. The water IS flowing during the day at the 23rd Switchback, but it was frozen at dawn when I passed it (leaving TC as the last reliable water).

Was not shocked to see the laser-cut steel sign that was at the summit two years ago was still there— I was surprised that it is pretty bent out of shape atm. Who is throwing that thing around?

I was very happy to see a newer painted sign (a handheld one for folks to take photos with) with "Tumanguya" the Nüümü (Paiute) name for Whitney. Tumanguya, I believe, means "Old Man" which was a name for a guardian spirit. In my view it is an older, better name since Whitney was merely assigned to the peak as a political favor to Josiah Whitney, (the man who couldn't be more wrong about how Yosemite Valley was created).