Mt Whitney 2010
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Approaching the road to the Whitney basecamp from Lone Pine, where you will also find the Ranger Station at the entrance of town where you can get your permits |
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The parking lot, near the base camp area. You don't need a tent, just put money in a provided envelope and pick a spot for your sleeping bag. Nearby a pond, a small restaurant, souvenir and provisions shop, and Whitney Portal. |
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Approaching the tree-line. Beyond that, only rocks and small plants. |
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Above the Tree Line |
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The campground at around 10,000 feet |
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The cables, a welcome sight, coming up and descending through the so-called 99 Swtichbacks. After what seems like hours, swtiching back and forth, this is about the half-way point between the campground the trail crest |
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Why there are cables in that spot |
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At long last, Trail Crest at 13,600 ft |
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| A nice spot to take a break, during the relentless rush back down. The rocky, monotonous part of the mountain is finally well behind you. |
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