East Face of Mt. Whitney, early July 2005. Winter conditions still existed, so we climbed with the necessary gear (note ice axe).

just before pee wee block... this is a picture of me

Im passed out from the approach in the blue tent. The next day i led 11 pitches.

This butterfly landed on Ben's locker just as he and Ryan geared up for the first pitch of the East Buttress. Photo by crazymotos.

enjoying climbing at altitude outside on rocks

Morning before going up the East face of Whitney.

Beautiful clouds captured the last rays at upper boyscout lake.

My friends Jason, Cindy and I (Lt. to Rt.) at the top of Mt Whitney. We did it in a three day, two night, backpacking trip. We set up base at trail camp. Photo taken by unknown individual on summit.

nothing techincal about this winter walkup with some friends. Nice cold morning and a happy sunrise after moving by starlight.

I don't see the point of this sign, and I sure don't see any loose gravel.

Sunrise on Mt Whitney. July 07.

This is on our descent back to the Portal as I'm about to cross one of the Ebersbacher Ledges.

Sitting in camp studying the East Face and Butress.

Mike near the middle of the chute on the Mountaineers route. It was mid-august and there was still a good bit of snow on the route. We weren't expecting all the snow, but I think the route is a little easier this way. Made for an amazing descent.

CrackMD on the FA of Rest Day at 13,000'. "you want a rest day? we came here to climb!" Despite poor weather sapping our desire to commit to a long route we found just what the doctor perscribed.

This was my view hiking down after summiting Mt. Whitney.

What a great trip. I'll never forget it. And I will do it again one day and climb the east buttress...

This shot was taken on August 6, 2005. It rained and hailed on us while we were climbing. And had thunder and lightning while decending via the Mountaineer's Route. Still one of the best climbs I've ever been on.

August 6, 2005. After finishing the East Buttress of Mt. Whitney, we ended up joining ropes with another party that had done the East Face in order to rappel the icy patch on the Moutaineer's Route. Note: Bring ice axe next time.

Sweet times in the climbing gym!!! Super fun escape from the heat. Attainable. Just up the road. Really tall...

Same shot as I posted earlier but I really like it in B&W. Photo taken 3/29/05 by sbclimber.

Taken 3/31 @ about 5:30am from my tent. It doen't get much better. Photo by sbclimber.

I want to have this to access in posts...you don't have one!

Topo of the Direct East Face route on Mt. Whitney -- Grade IV or V, 5.9 C1 or 5.10d including detailed sketch of the crux pitch

Every dawn and dusk you're treated to incredible light shows at Iceberg Lake at the foot of Mt. Whitney. Peaks left to right: Third Needle, Day, Keeler Needle and Mt. Whitney.