Last year I tried for White Mountain Peak - at 14,246 feet the easiest 14er in California - and turned around just shy of the summit due to a thunderstorm. At least that was better than 2003 when I didn't even make it to the campground but was forced to turn around when my water pump failed going up the road.

This year, finally, I attained the summit. All the details - including just how clear and copious I was - at the link.