My partner and I climbed it back in 2001 in 5 hours and 40 minutes. Certainly no speed record, but we were moving....

Would be cool if you had any video of the traverse descent or from your 400 descent in previous years. Thanks for sharing and congrats

Hahahah I summited last week but I did not sign my name on paper. Didn’t know it was even there lol. Is that bad?

Great! Thank you for sharing!

You were at the north fork trail sign at ~ 1145pm and reached before E-ledge in sunlight. Did you take a rest on the trail for a few hours in between, just curious.

10:10 That is quite a deep snow drift. I did this in late Sept and the notch and nearly everything was clear of snow. That ledge without snow is about 6-7 feet high, as I remember, and was a struggle for me to get over. The walkover still had snow and a path, but it looked too steep. The 400 seemed safer and more interesting.

I can almost feel the fresh mountain air just by watching this. Amazing job on showcasing the beauty of nature! Nice one Michael.

I did this about 1 month ago. I too took the traverse... Seemed like a good idea, until you hit the icy areas, suuper dicey and exposed. I think this is where the first 2 perished several days after we did it. Thanks for sharing your trip!

Thanks for posting - I was curious how much snow was still up there. Hitting the regular whitney trail in August!

Great video! Those views are absolutely stunning.

Quit recording while you're driving

Very nice video. Is it this year? So much water already?

Hey man how did you guys get down? Really into this climbing stuff but no nothing about it

Wow, breathtaking presentation man! This looks, sounds and feels absolutely stunning!

take me with you

4:47 amazing view, the background is pretty cool too

Enjoyed the video, WOW carrying a heavy load up a difficult route , impressive, great views .

Dudes. Wicked vibes man, im planning on hitting it this April with a buddy

What the hell did you have in your packs? The kitchen sink?

if you want attention just say that😭

Sweet vid, thanks. But 42 and 50 lbs. backpacks are way too heavy. With halfway decent gear you can probably halve that.

Sweet, my register sheet was still up from 3/25/2022 (first row)! 🤙 Less snow for me on the last 400’, and roped up with a pro guide both up and down, nicely done unroped! 👏

Nice video guys. I and my wife also plan to hike Mt. Whitney in the last week of April. Do you know if we need any permission for this term?

Nice. I think it's gonna be different story early season this year - huge snow year for the Sierras. I enjoy your video and I'd like to get cucked by a BBC.

That actually looks fun and not scary. What part of San Ramon you from?

Damn that's extremely rare. Too bad I've been working couldn't go up when the snow was there.

womp

Can you share a pin of this route?

oh my god having to start that far down below the portal is brutal. also solidarity on that first move after the notch. never graceful. never.

Those skis will be trashed...

Living my dream too bad I moved away and missed this , great job

We hiked little Yosemite in Sunol on Saturday. Definitely could see some good coverage in the Diablo Range. I heard people were waiting for hours to get into Mt Diablo on Saturday. Growing up here I’d fantasize about our terrain with a good base and 18” of powder. Would be some epic lines.

Nice 👍 thanks for posting. Did you hike up? If so great effort! Also try getting to Sunol Regional Wilderness above Del Valle. Roughly same elevation but more exposure tends to pick up some good snow ❄️

Nice run!

No kidding.

I just did this route for the 2nd time in September. It looks way more suss in the snow. Congrats on your summit!

Once you hit 14K, you move about 100 feet at a time. Lack of “O’s.”

Last section is scary!

That’s a weird way to carry iceaxe… you might catch something…

On the ledges it might be wise to drop your packs and hoist them using ropes. That is too much weight to throw you off balance.

Good work Michael. I'm planning the same thing this weekend, August 6th. Do recommend any spikes for those snow patches? Did you happen to record your route on All Trails?

How long did it take you to the summit and total back to the trailhead?

Great job Michael. You had much better view than me.

Very cool michael!

Looks like a beautiful and challenging adventure Michael! Congrats on the summit, the best feeling ever after a mean hike/climb up the wall ;) Looking forward to follow your future adventures. Have a great weekend, Mario

My pack was probably 12 lb when I hit Whitney doing the John Muir Trail. No mountaineering route though. 20 lb at Muir Trail Ranch is days From Whitney.

The parking, had me going, wow talk of advance planning. Mountaineers route is supposed to be hard. No way I'd do this, sketchy!

Ill be there next Sunday for my 3rd attempt. This helped alot

42 and 50lbs?? what did you guys pack??

brings back lots of good memories first climbed whitney on mothers day 1981 a big snow year later many more times including the east face and east buttress. i even took my son and daughter up the mountaineer's route when my son was 20 and my daughter was 13. it seemed easier back then than you guys show. but i will say you did a good job of showing how much hard work is involved to get to the top. BUT WORTH IT RIGHT?? you guys should try to climb all 15 peaks over 14,000 feet in ca. i did it and i think i have the record for taking the longest 1981 to 2017!!