Question 1

What is included in the trip cost?

Accepted Answer

Professional instruction/guide, freeze dried dinners, breakfast items & hot drinks, helmets, harness, group climbing equipment including ropes and safety equipment, group camping equipment including tents and stoves,
permits, and permit fees including Mt. Whitney permit reservations fees.

Question 2

What is excluded in the trip cost?

Accepted Answer

Mountaineering Boots, Snowshoes (early season), and Crampons are NOT included, but are available for rent from guides as well as backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, down jackets, and Gore-Tex jackets. 
Travel and medical insurance is highly recommended.

Question 3

What is the expected experience level?

Accepted Answer

This is an intermediate to advanced level course. Previous mountaineering
experience is required which includes basic knowledge of knots, rope handling skills, ice ax and crampons use. An ice axe and crampon refresher clinic can possibly be arranged the day prior to the Mt. Whitney Winter Ascent at extra cost for those who need addition instruction with ice axe and crampon skills. Please contact team@adventutretripr.com if you have any questions about the skills needed.

Question 4

What is the expected physical fitness requirement?

Accepted Answer

Participants must be in good to excellent physical condition. Your backpacks will weigh anywhere from 45 to 65 pounds. You have to be able to climb 500-600 feet per an hour for 6-10 hours with a day pack. Recent hiking or backpacking experience is highly recommended.  Elevation gain on this climb is 6,300 feet from the trail head at Whitney Portal (8,200 feet) to
the Mt. Whitney Summit (14,505 feet). If you anticipate a problem with altitude sickness, please contact team@adventuretripr.com we have several techniques that can help you to avoid, or at the very least, minimize adverse reactions to altitude.

Question 5

Are all meals included?

Accepted Answer

Breakfasts, dinners, and hot beverages are provided while on the mountain. You will have a variety of options available, however specific choices of flavors or meals cannot be guaranteed. If you have a favorite breakfast or
dinner that only requires hot water to be added please pack it. Make sure to bring your own favorite, high-calorie, high-carbohydrate lunches and snacks. Examples: bagels, cheese, dried fruit, trail mix, Clif bars,
chocolate, etc. Note: you will need approximately 200-300 calories per hour (7-9 hours on summit day alone).

Question 6

Is travel insurance mandatory?

Accepted Answer

We highly recommend securing travel and medical insurance not only to cover any emergencies during the trip but also last-minute cancellations.

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