Whitney mountaineers route

[Aubrey]

I enjoyed the Mountaineer's Route on Mt. Whitney. Good snow climb ... and aside from that first awkward mantle/bypass, I thought it was a really pleasant class 3 rock scramble, albeit short.

Contrary to some, I wouldn't call any part of it Class 4. (Coincidentally, now that I'm in Washington, I'd call lots of "Class 3" stuff I come across Class 4. It's insane how under-rated everything is here.)

Regardless, if you don't like something you come across on Whitney, if you traverse or explore, there's a good chance you can find other, easier options.

If you haven't already seen it, here's my TR on Whitney (Mountaineer's up; standard down):
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[Apex]

Afternoon - Although I don't have much experience on the Colorado 14ers I have shot up the MR on Whitney. I felt the exposure and difficulty was significantly overstated. I did want to experience some of the scenery of the Whitney Trail and went for the loop, MR up, WT down. If you are even considering the MR I doubt going up the Whitney trail would be all that much fun. Good luck!

[JosephG]

If you're thinking about doing it this year or anytime soon, at present it looks very dry, apart from a sliver of snow in the bottom third.