A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Mountains not only request, but demand respect. With feet of snow, hurricane-like winds, little oxygen, and their own weather, it’s remarkable we get windows into their world at all. Some are still unclimbed, while others invite us in.
Existing as the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney is located in California and stands at a whopping 14,505 feet (4421 meters) tall. Featuring a 22.5-mile out-and-back trail involving a 6,656-foot elevation gain, hiking Mount Whitney is on virtually every hiker’s bucket list. Although grueling, the experience is highly rewarding, and the summit views are nothing short of spectacular. Having climbed Mount Whitney as a day hike in 2019, I’ve compiled twelve essential tips every hiker should know when planning their own Mount Whitney adventure.