A winter attempt on Mt. Whitney ended in tragedy when a hiker continued toward the summit alone after their partner turned back due to conditions, and did not return. Search crews later located the climber below the summit, underscoring the extreme hazards of high-altitude winter ascents and the danger of separating from your partner. Mount Whitney’s winter conditions require serious mountaineering skills, proper gear, and good decision-making to manage the risks. For the full report and context

Summiting Mount Whitney is a hiker’s dream and definitely an adventure we’ll never forget! 🥾 Standing tall at 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 and the crown jewel of the Sierra Nevada. For our very first 14er, we didn’t hold back… we went all in and took on the tallest one in the country (well, outside of Alaska)! We did it in one day, and let’s just say - it was one of the hardest and most rewarding things we’ve ever done. Between the altitude, the long miles, cli