Bee
I grew up in Mammoth Lakes, I reside in Bishop, I travel between3,500 to 5000 miles a year on foot in the Mountains local and abroad, Whitney is my training ground for several reasons, elevation being #1 as it is as high as we have, the great trail #2 for consistent moving we don't stop much, #3 all the other options to reach the summit.. My respect for the mountains is pure with the greatest respect as i have been in situations were people didn't come home, and i have two children at home 15 and 13 so my obligations to them dictate my times up and down, I also have a great respect for one gentleman who does the trek weekly and we have formed a friendship and he has inspired us to go once a week as he does, and our journeys help him as well. Whitney is a special place and our weekly jaunts are for personal growth in fitness and heart , but we spend a lot of time through out the Sierra 12 months a year. I truly hope all these blogs help people who are not as lucky to be so close to these Magical Mountains We are never trying to discourage people only encourage!!!!
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