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Mount Whitney Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Mount Whitney is: Mostly dry. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Wed afternoon, min -8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).
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Mount Whitney Weather (Days 0-3): The weather forecast for Mount Whitney is: A dusting of new snow. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -1°C on Sun afternoon, min -7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning).
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Mount Whitney, of the California Sierra Nevada, holds numerous distinctions. It is the highpoint of both Tulare & Inyo counties. It is the highest peak in the Sierra, & indeed in all of California. Finally, it rises higher than any piece of land in the United States outside of Alaska. Mount Whitney's elevation stature continues to intrigue the huma...
WHITNEY PORTAL: This is the trailhead for both the Mount Whitney Trail and the Mountaineer's Route as well as many other mountaineering and climbing routes on Mount Whitney, Mount Russell, and Mount Carillon. Take US-395 to Lone Pine and then turn west on Whitney Portal Road. In 13 miles, you will reach Whitney Portal at an elevation of 8,365 feet....
Permits are required year-round, however, a quota is in place for the Mount Whitney Zone from May 1 to November 1 depending whether you are on the Mount Whitney Trail or others, e.g. the Mountaineer's Route (differences described below). Permit information is available on the Inyo National Forest page. Reservations also available at recreation.gov....
Mount Whitney is a year-round mountain. Between late May and October, hiking/running the Mount Whitney Trail and climbing on the Mountaineer's Route are popular. Then activity generally slackens during the next few months while the snow pack accumulates until the February to early May season when ski mountaineering, backcountry snowboarding, and ge...
MOUNT WHITNEY TRAIL: The two popular campgrounds on this trail are Outpost Camp at 10,335' and Trail Camp at 12,000' at 3.8 and 6.2 miles from the trailhead respectively. Those feeling the effects of the altitude will want to stay at Outpost Camp, however, most people making a multi-day trip stay at Trail Camp. During "bear season," you should be p...
Use the following resources to check route and weather conditions on Mount Whitney: www.395.com - High Sierra Weather Report incl. satellite photo. Weather Underground - Lonepine, CA Weather Forecast Whitney Portal Store message board CSAC Eastern Sierra Avalanche Bulletin MOUNT WHITNEY RANGER STATION P.O. Box 8 Lone Pine, CA 93545 (760) 876-6200 (...
Charley Begole, Johnny Lucas & Al Johnson took a trip to the summit of the highest mountain in the range, & christened it ‘Fisherman’s Peak.’ Ain’t it as romantic as ‘Whitney?’ The fishermen who found it looked mighty romantic on their return to Soda Springs. Wonder who that old earthquake sharp thinks is running this country, anyhow? -Inyo Indepen...
GENERAL INTEREST LINKS: USDA FS Inyo National Forest official web site Whitney Portal Store: Provides weekly trail report from June to October among many other useful things. The Whitneyzone- webcam & online forum. Information for Mt. Whitney hikers, maintained by the Mt. Whitney Hikers Association. Badwater Ultramarathon: Although this 135 mile ra...
- 14505 ft / 4421 m
- Mountain/Rock
- 36.57860°N / 118.293°W
Dealing With Altitude and Weather. Mt Whitney Trail Maps. Turn by Turn Mt Whitney Hike Directions & Video. Quick Links: Parks Pass - Snag Permits - Park Website - Weather Forecast - My May 2024 Gear. Choosing the Right Route Up Mt Whitney. Play your cards right and this could be you.
May 13, 2022 · May 13, 2022. Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states, saw three fatalities over the winter. Heidi Schumann for The New York Times. May is the start of prime hiking season on...
Forecast for Mount Whitney, lat: 36.5785, lon: -118.292, elevation: 4418 m
