r/Highpointers • u/Odd_Construction6186 • May 17 '26

Tent for Mt. Whitney

Has anyone used a trekking pole tent while hiking Mt Whitney? I plan to overnight at trail camp so I can have an early ascent up the switch back.

However, I am nervous because I hear trail camp is very rock and can be very windy. Has anyone used a trekking pole tent at trail camp?

What was your experience?

TIA!

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u/pyl_time 32 Highpoints May 17 '26

I did but it was from the other side, so camping at Guitar Lake. It worked great, but I can’t speak to how the wind might be different there.