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Sierra Trail to Mt. Whitney - Page four |
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On the way to the
top of Mt. Whitney. After reaching Trailcrest at 13500' one
is faced with almost 2 miles of rising traverse like this
before summiting the 14496' mountain.
This view is down trail, to the south, with the summit area
behind the photographer.
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The
summit of Mt. Whitney is a large rounded plateau, rather
unspectacular until peering over the sheer
east side.
The peaks around Forester Pass on the John Muir trail
in the background.
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Descending into the
rocky cirques on the east side of the mountain, via the socalled
100 switchbacks. Consolation Lake in the center.
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Mt. Thor from the
last camp, in the morning on day 9 before the final stretch
to Whitney Portal.
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The
east side of Mt. Whitney from the road leading down to Lone
Pine. Or maybe this is from the trail to the Portal. Sorry,
don't remember.
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