Highlights:
Ascend the Highest Point in the Lower 48
Camp inside Inyo National Park with stunning views
White Water Raft class IV+ in the Tuolumne River

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At 14,494 feet, Mt Whitney is the highest point in the continental (or at least the contiguous) US.
The Mountaineers Route is around 6-7 miles long (one way) and gaining some 6,000+ feet.

General Itinerary:
Saturday, June 7:  Fly from LGA to Sacramento CA and arrive early afternoon. Transfer by van to Yosemite National Park. 

Sunday, June 8:  Hike the Glacial Point and Panorama 8mile loop - End of day, transfer to Lone Pine for overnight in hotel (Base Camp)

Monday, June 9:  Hike into Inyo National Park & Set up tents/ ABC
Acclimatization & Training Day Hike

Tuesday, June 10:  Mt. Whitney Summit Push Day 1

Wednesday, June 11:  Mt. Whitney Summit Push Day 2
Bad weather back up day 1 or hike/ climb alternate mountain

Thursday, June 12:  Mt. Whitney Summit Push Day 3
Bad weather back up day 2 or hike/ climb alternate mountain
End of day, transfer to Groveland.

Friday, June 13:  White Water Rafting on the Tuolumne River class IV+
Saturday, June 14:  Depart for LGA at 11:45am, arriving in NYC at 11:45pm
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Pricing:
$1,195 - make deposit by April 10
$1,295 - make deposit by April 30
$1,395 - make deposit by May 15 - if spots still available

Included:
- ALL Air and Ground Transportation
- Accommodations, Camp Grounds, Tents provided
- Park Entrance Fees

Not included:
- All Optional Activities, White Water Rafting
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinners (this is an Advanced Camping Trip)

To make your $500 deposit and hold your spot: http://mtwhitney2008-2.eventbrite.com
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com

Accommodations:
1 night Tent Cabins
4 nights Camping
3 nights Hotel
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Detailed Itinerary:
Saturday, June - 7:20am:  Fly from LGA to Sacramento, CA
1:05pm:  Arrive in Sacramento and set off to the western entrance of Yosemite National Park. (YNP).
On the way we will stop for an early dinner.  Once we arrive we will settle into our cabins inside the park.
Overnight Tent Cabins

Sunday, June 8:  Day Hike: Glacier Point-Panorama Loop (9miles).
This hike is a moderate-difficult combination of two of the best hikes in Yosemite with a 3,200ft elevation gain.  We will begin from Yosemite Valley ascending the Valley’s south wall to Glacier Point, the parks most famous viewpoint.  The first four miles climbs a steady 2,000ft as you begin to catch a first glimpse of Half Dome.  We will then switch to the Panorama Trail.  If we are lucky, we may find blue grouse on the trail.  On our decent we will see the 370ft Illilouette Falls. We will have one last climb of 760ft to see more magnificent views of Half Dome, Broderick, Liberty Cap, and Mt Starr King.  The hike will finish with Nevada and Vernal Falls.
End of day, transfer to Lone Pine.
Overnight in hotel at Base Camp in Lone Pine
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Spend the rest of the day getting acclimated to the higher altitude with a quick hike around Boy Scout Lake or a potential scouting expedition to Iceberg Lake.
Lunch and dinner at camp.
Overnight Camping

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Tuesday, June 10:  Mt. Whitney - Inyo National Park Day 2
After an early breakfast, we will push along the Mountaineering Route for the summit of Mt.Whitney. (Exposure to Class 3 and 4 Scrambling)
Lunch during the hike and dinner at camp.
Overnight Camping
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Wednesday, June 11:  Mt. Whitney - Inyo National Park Day 3
Bad weather back up day or hike/ climb alternate mountain.
Potential Target: Mt. Russell at 14,086 ft.
Lunch during the hike and dinner at camp.
Overnight Camping

Thursday, June 12:  Mt. Whitney - Inyo National Park 4
Bad weather back up day or hike/ climb alternate mountain.
Option A: Hike in or around Inyo park.
Option B: Break tent early and transfer back to Yosemite National Park for a Day Hike, May Lake & Mt. Hoffmann (6 miles)
Option C: Open Activity Day (see Optional Activity List below)
At end of day, transfer to Groveland to our hotel, stopping for dinner in town.
Overnight in hotel

Friday, June 13:  White Water Rafting the Tuolumne River class IV+ Optional Activity ($225)
After an early breakfast, we will depart for what has been referred to as the best white water rafting in California!  We will meet our guides at 8:30am and leave on the bus to the white water rafting shortly after.  Wet suits and jackets are included in price.
The Tuolumne River is a magical 18 mile corridor, boasting long, tantalizing class IV rapids, wondrous side creeks and wide, sandy beaches for camping. Rapids such as Rams Head, Steamboat, Cabin, Hells Kitchen and the granddaddy of them all, Clavey Falls, will stir the blood of any rafter, veteran or novice.  Lunch will be on the river and is included.  We will finish rafting around 6pm.  After showers and changing, we will drive to our hotel in Sacramento.
Overnight hotel

Air Service by American Airlines:
1    707S 07JUN J LGA - DFW HK22  7.40AM 10.15AM
2   1119S 07JUN J DFW - SMF HK22 11.45AM  1.15PM
3   1268S 14JUN J SMF - DFW HK22 11.50AM  5.15PM
4    766S 14JUN J DFW - LGA HK22  6.55PM 11.25PM

Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel more than 60 days before the date of travel, you would receive a refund minus $200
If you cancel less than 60 days before the date of travel, you would receive 75% refund
If you cancel less than 45 days before the date of travel, you would receive 50% refund
If you cancel less than 30 days before the date of travel, you would receive 25% refund
If you cancel less than 15 days before the date of travel, there won't be a refund possible unless we find replacement for you !
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