Mt. Whitney Summit Planning

Quick Snapshot

• Role: Expedition planner and hiker
• Team: Small hiking group coordinating training and logistics together
• Customers: Our climbing party preparing for a 22-mile, 6,500 ft elevation gain day hike

Mandate / Opportunity / Problem Scope

Summiting Mt. Whitney in a single day requires disciplined training, acclimatization, and logistics. I compiled the research, workouts, and gear checklists that would keep our group safe and ready for the High Sierra.

What I Led / Delivered / Highlights

• Outlined a 12-week conditioning plan mixing elevation hikes, running, strength training, and pack carries.
• Curated authoritative resources, trail reports, and benchmark hikes to help teammates gauge readiness.
• Documented comprehensive gear lists covering layers, hydration, safety, and nutrition.
• Mapped each segment of the Whitney Trail with waypoints, elevation profiles, and contingency notes.

Impact / Lasting Value / Takeaway

The preparation enabled our group to summit and return safely while giving future hiking partners a repeatable playbook for high-altitude objectives.