Mount Whitney Ascent (trip)
Mount Whitney Ascent
- Lone Pine Airport, California, United States
- Active & Adventure
| Contact provider for price | 7 Days | June-September |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Epic Private Journeys | 12 people max | |
This Mount Whitney adventure is a fi ve day
hike through the Sequoia National Park
reaching the summit of Mt Whitney from the
lesser frequented western route.
This is a wonderful introduction to a
spectacular wilderness area and America’s
highest peak in the lower forty-eight. The
raw natural beauty of the region showcases
the granite batholiths of the Sierra Nevada
area.
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Locations visited/nearby
California, United States, North America
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
DAYS 1 – 2: LONE PINE, CALIFORNIA /COTTONWOOD PASS / ROCK CREEK
The adventure begins just outside Lone
Pine, California, entering the park through
Cottonwood Pass. This world class hike
offers stunning views of high alpine lakes,
lush meadows and multiple 4,200 m (14,000
ft) peaks. Your fi rst days include a series of
acclimating treks (climb high, sleep low), which
will prepare you for your summit attempt. Mules
are utilised to carry gear and our crew will set
up our private camps along the way.
DAYS 3 – 7: GUITAR LAKE / SUMMIT BID /
ROCK CREEK / LONE PINE
Weather permitting, you will make your summit
bid on Day 3 from Guitar Lake. This stage of
the climb is approximately 5.5 miles (9 km)
with numerous switchbacks leading you to the
pinnacle, with time to enjoy the surrounding
views overlooking the Owen Valley to the east
and the vast forests and lakes to the west. With
a shortened descent, you reach base camp for a
well deserved celebration.
Prior to the commencement of the ascent, Epic
will provide you with personalised fi tness targets
and will closely monitor your progress. Whether
your fi rst climb, or a preparation climb for another
Epic summit trip, this a great opportunity to join a
group of motivated individuals to top the highest
point in the contiguous United States, at 4,421 m
(14,505 ft).
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