in thread "The Sofiechan Mount Whitney Expedition": "Summiting is optional, coming back is mandatory." Very happy to hear that there are other Whitney enjoyers here and that you were able to come away with a positive experience.... 20h ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 8.8 8.8 "Summiting is option (view hidden) log in to judge received 8.8 8.8 Yes I've never liked the aesthetics of hiking poles. Or most hiking clothing for that matter. A lot of the aesthetics of the outdoor """industry""" are pointlessly stuck on this concept of synthetic technological superiority even as the rest of the fashion... 19h ago (collapse hidden) log in to judge received 6.3 6.3 Yes I've never liked (view hidden) log in to judge received 6.3 6.3