Last July, a recently divorced writer who had found solace in hiking took on a towering challenge: Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states. By Peter Eavis Peter Eavis joined The Times ...

Rescuers recently saved three hikers on Mount Whitney in two separate incidents — including a man who called for help after falling on icy ground. Inyo County Search and Rescue helped a hiker who had ...

I left the Whitney Portal Trailhead right at midnight, the sheer granite gorge brightening under another starry night in California's spectacular High Sierra. Elevation at the trailhead is just under ...

In the world of outdoor sports, there are two types of fun. There’s “Type 1” fun, also known as, well, fun. And then there’s “Type 2” fun — experiences that may cause a little discomfort, even pain, ...

Join us on an exhilarating adventure as we tackle Mount Whitney, the highest summit in the continental United States. With an impressive elevation of 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is not just a hike; ...

Rescuers recently saved three hikers on Mount Whitney in two separate incidents - including a man who called for help after falling on icy ground. Inyo County Search and Rescue helped a hiker who had ...