A couple weeks ago I finally had a chance to try climbing Mt. Whitney in the winter. While the lack of snow this winter has frustrated all of us skiers it has made for some great winter climbing conditions on the high peaks of the Sierra. The lack of snow also made for an interesting and frustrating approach/bushwack.
While we didn't summit due to ice on the approach we enjoyed a 10 degree open air bivy at over 12,000ft under the full moon. After a wonderful sunrise photo session my partner and I both agreed that wild location and amazing photography more than made up for our lack of a summit. Besides we both have been to the top several times by other routes.
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