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Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking Mt. Whitney

I love setting superlative goals: run faster than I’ve ever run before, travel the farthest I’ve ever been from home, scale the tallest mountain in the Lower 48. There’s something rewarding about ...
ABC7

4-year-old SoCal twins hike to the top of Mount Whitney

GRANADA HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- At just 4 years old, Mathew and Arabella Adams have already reached some amazing heights, including reaching the top of Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the ...

How to hike Mount Whitney safely, California's highest peak

Mount Whitney draws thousands each year. Here’s how to hike California’s tallest peak safely, from permits and routes to gear ...
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I Hiked Mount Whitney to Overcome My Biggest Childhood Fear

I was terrified of the dark as a kid. I’m not talking about needing a cute Disney character-shaped nightlight emitting soft illumination in my bedroom. Nope—I required a bright lamp right next to my ...
Los Angeles Times

Strangers needed help near Mt. Whitney’s summit. Would we share our tent on a stormy night?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Five hikers huddled in a tent designed for three during a ferocious lightning storm near Mount Whitney’s ...