Category Archives: Mt Whitney

Mt Whitney Trail: Whitney Portal to Outpost Camp (in daylight)

Posted on June 17, 2018 by trailhiker

When I hiked the Mt Whitney Trail from Whitney Portal to the summit of Mt Whitney two summers ago, several factors were in my favor.  I was lucky to be able to join, at the last minute, a group that … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers along the Mt Whitney Trail

Posted on August 31, 2016 by trailhiker

The proverbial icing on the cake for my Mt Whitney hiking adventure (overview, ascent, and descent) was seeing wildflowers along the Mt Whitney Trail.  In fact, I was pleasantly surprised at how many wildflowers were still in bloom in late … Continue reading →

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Mt Whitney Trail: Day Hike from Whitney Portal to the Summit and Back – the descent

Posted on August 31, 2016 by trailhiker

This post is a continuation of my previous post describing an ascent of the Mt Whitney Trail as part of a day hike from Whitney Portal to the summit of Mt Whitney and back.  The hike was so amazing, and … Continue reading →

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Mt Whitney Trail: Day Hike from Whitney Portal to the Summit and Back – the ascent

Posted on August 31, 2016 by trailhiker

I recently had the incredible experience of hiking the Mt Whitney Trail from Whitney Portal to the summit of Mt Whitney and back in one day.  This hike is truly amazing!  There was so much to see and experience, and … Continue reading →

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Mt Whitney Trail: Day Hike from Whitney Portal to the Summit and Back – overview

Posted on August 31, 2016 by trailhiker

The hike from Whitney Portal to the summit of Mt Whitney via the Mt Whitney Trail is on the bucket list of many hikers.  Although I had not specifically put it on my own bucket list, an opportunity to do … Continue reading →

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