This is a casual presentation courtesy of the A16 Foundation, there is no trip leader. A great opportunity to hang out, meet other backpackers, and get ready for Whitney! Enjoy!
A16 Foundation: Preparing to Climb Mt. Whitney with Jack and Betsy Northam
Wednesday, May 22
6:30PM “Meet n’ Drink” (food truck on site)
7:00PM Video Presentation
Helix Brewing Co
8101 Commercial St
La Mesa, CA
https://adventure16.com/pages/events-1
“In this 85 minute video you’ll get plenty of valuable information about planning for your round trip on this iconic mountain. Jack and Betsy are veteran Whitney day-hikers and unofficial mountain ambassadors. As of June 2023, perhaps better known as ‘Crazy Jack’ has safely summited the mountain over 200 times in just the past 24 years. Sometimes from start to finish all the way down in the town of Lone Pine. Betsy stops to smell and photograph the flowers so she’s only tallied nearly 70 successful climbs. Only? Once from the East Face technical rock climbing approach. So needless to say they know the mountain like the backs of their hands. They also know first hand the challenges you’ll face in the Summer and Fall and how to overcome them. Sometimes that means turning around, and trying another day. Learn when that needs to happen. This video is a must for anyone who either has their ‘Whitney Zone’ permit in hand or is hoping to snag one at the last minute. Enjoy, Learn & Be Inspired!”
