Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the continental U.S. Last year, there were several efforts to find other hikers. In May, the bodies of a Northern California couple were found after an 11 ...

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney at its homeport in Gaeta, Italy, on Jan. 31, 2025. The flagship of U.S. 6th ...

Taylor Rodriguez, a San Antonio resident, drove to Mount Whitney in California from Texas for a solo climb, reports say. Photo by Nico via Unsplash A 29-year-old Texas man who tried to climb icy ...

Mount Whitney is not only the tallest peak in California, but it is the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states. On Monday, Dec. 30, 29-year-old Taylor Rodriguez hit the trail to head up Mount ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The geographically diverse Alabama Hills are located at the base of Mount Whitney, a film location for many Western movies and TV shows. Hike to natural arches like Mobius ...

Authorities believe Rodriguez was "attempting to summit Mt. Whitney on December 30, 2024," before he was reported missing on Jan. 2. A search and rescue operation was initiated and authorities sought ...