The most important topics can be found in the Feature Topics box to the left.
Mountaineers Route info and linksUnused Whitney Permits:
2017,
2016,
2015,
2014,
2013,
2012,
2011,
2010,
2009,
2008,
2007Bob R's ( Bob Rockwell aka "Bob R" ) maps and docs:
Picture of the 97 Switchbacks Reliable Water Sources Along the Mt. Whitney Trail (a PDF document)
related pictures:
Water availability along the Mt. Whitney Trail map:
Whitney area topo with water sources (big) Reliable Water Sources On the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek (a PDF document)
related pictures:
Water availability in the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek map:
Old trail vs new trail ...and a description:
Old Trail - Trailhead So, you want to climb the Mountaineer's Route in winter Spring Conditions on the Main Whitney Trail Old Age and TrickeryWayne Pyle's
97 switchbacks chart. (big version) Discussion: Counting SwitchbacksTopo Maps of the MR and Main TrailMt Whitney Map
Interactive map from GMap4: Zoom in/out, satellite view, etc.
Mt Whitney Main Trail: Table of distances and times --
Main Trail TableKurt Lawson's Time-lapse photo of the 97 switchbacks at night. (A 4.5 hour exposure taken while someone carried a lantern up the trail.)
Epic photo of the 97 switchbacks (at night!)Water discussions (Drink untreated, or filter/treat/boil/etc.)
Water and Giardia around Mt. Whitney 60,000 Liters of Water Consumed -- Untreated Filter question (links to studies, etc.)
When will Mt Whitney switchbacks openLightning: Thunderstorms on Whitney?Ice Axe use: Watching this video by the British Mountaineering Council is mandatory:
Mt Whitney hiking and climbing videos Another good one:
Ice Axe TechniqueFrom Scotland:
Ice axe arrest / self arrestRelated:
Glissading from Trail Crest and hazardsTrip report with glissading video on Whitney:
6/1/2014 Dayhike Summit by beginner hikersMt Whitney hiking and climbing videosUltralight pack:
Light weight hiking gearBackpacker and Walk-in camp sites and locations at Whitney Portal:
Sleeping in your car at Whitney PortalSpring Conditions:
Spring Conditions on the Main Whitney Trail Spring 2014 Conditions on the Main Whitney Trail Spring 2010 Conditions on the Main Whitney TrailMt Whitney SAR activity: Injury, Rescue, Deaths, RecoveryPanorama Paul's Mt Whitney Panorama
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