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Hiker dies on Mt. Whitney summit push after partner turned back

The hiker was found dead this week on the “Final 400” section of Mt. Whitney's Mountaineer's Route. Here's how to hike it ...
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Missing hiker attempting to climb Mount Whitney in California found dead

A hiker, who was reported missing in California's Sierra Nevada mountains in the last week of December, was found dead at an elevation of 12,000 feet, officials say. "At this time, no further details ...

Mount Whitney: History, Map & Why It’s America’s Highest Peak?

Discover what the history of Mount Whitney is. Learn about its location, elevation and hiking facts. Learn where it is, how ...
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Body recovered in search for missing Mount Whitney hiker. Here’s what we know

The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office recovered a body on Mount Whitney on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. A hiker who attempted to summit the peak has been missing for weeks. Photo from Ross Stone via ...
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Strangers needed help near Mt. Whitney's summit. Would we share our tent on a stormy night?

It was August 2013, and we were clambering up the majestic and regal unrealness that is Mt. Whitney, a mountain both inviting and unforgiving in its margin for errors. That was the first time we'd ...