The list of alternatives for an average MWMT hiker is short: White Mountain, Mount Langley and maybe Shasta. The rest is a different league in terms of approaches and actual routes. That being said, Mt. Whitney also offers a few exciting options, especially if you pursue them in the middle of winter
Also, I love the views of the West side from the summit ... when the moon is full and the night sky is clear and full of stars, it looks magnificent
