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If we arrive at the Inyos no lower than 8,000' a quick, high climb is almost guaranteed. It pays to get high soon here, and then stay directly above the crest, cruising from one tremendous mile of lift to the next. A slight dogleg to Waucoba is usually worth the little extra distance, to stay in more continuous lift.
After Waucoba, Westgard Pass is thirty miles of low, rugged hills and less lift. Unless there is an obvious line of clouds, the best bet is to run directly for Black Mt and another sure climb. Otherwise, arriving low at the southern end of the Whites can become too time consuming.
