Mount Whitney

posted on: May 14, 2013

My husband used to climb Mount Whitney regularly when he was younger and decided this year it had been too long since he had last ventured up--so he decided to take the trek once again...this time, with me in tow. We headed up via the Mountaineer's Route. I had no idea what I was in for or how challenging climbing Whitney would be--I had only heard a few stories in the past. MW is the highest summit in the continental US at around 14,500 feet. If you've ever climbed Half Dome in Yosemite, the trailhead of MW starts at around 8,000 feet, which is close to the elevation at the top of Half Dome. Crazy? Yes. Intense? Mmhmm. Amazing? Most definitely!

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Unfortunately, we didn't make it to the top, but the journey was beautiful. I couldn't believe how much the terrain vastly changed from mile to mile. During the climb I swore I would never attempt it again (it was painful at times!), but now that it is after the fact...I may reconsider another attempt. Maybe...

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 It was a day of firsts for me--using an ice pick, putting on crampons, glissading...there's something about learning and experiencing new things that keeps me going. Time to train for the next adventure! 

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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 14, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    i always wonder what it feels like to be at such a high altitude. i imagine that the quite and the stillness is comforting and slightly scary at the same time. it looks magical!

    leyla.

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  2. Jade SheldonMay 14, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Wow! It's such a stunning place...

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  3. CarmenMay 14, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Wow! What amazing scenery! Would love to visit one day. x

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  4. janisMay 15, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    so beautiful!!

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  5. Cassandra DiasMay 15, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Wow! This place looks so beautiful! Great photos :)

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  6. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Amazing, amazing, amazing. I wanna come along on your next venture!

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  7. marble flooring designMay 18, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    I am so excited to feel the scariness of such a high altitude. amazing Mount Whitney! xo
    - Vinnie

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  8. MICHELLEMay 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Wow, props to you! Climbing Half Dome was hard...I can't imagine doing Whitney. But it's definitely on my list. You've inspired me!

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  9. Ally AnnMay 20, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Whoa this is amazingly gorgeous!! What an adventure too!

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  10. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 1:19 AM

    Cool photos. The nature is so beautiful. Although you did't go to the top but I think some story during this adventure will make great experience.

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  11. kMay 30, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    seriously beautiful pics! especially that last one!

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  12. Nelita CrawfordJune 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    What the what??!! I need to hear more about this...

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  13. ginger from bliss-ologieJune 20, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Oooh. I love climbing mountains...dangling from mountains? No. But climbing is amazing. You feel like you could in reality do just about anything.

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  14. EmilyJune 28, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    Wow! That looks like an adventure for sure. And using crampons is some serious business! Was it cold? Although I bet you'd work up a sweat hiking all that way.

    Emily x

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  15. UnknownJuly 9, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Great job by you and your hubby. Climbing such high, would have been really difficult. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience and lovely pics.
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  16. Jennifer YoungJuly 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    You guys!! Thanks so much for your comments!! Much love to all of you! xo

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  17. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Oh, wow! So eerie. I was literally just (like 30 seconds ago) reminiscing through my Yosemite post I wrote last year when my husband and I first visited. What a beautiful place, right!? Definitely my most memorable travel experience, ever. I can not WAIT to go back.

    Your imagery is so gorgeous -- and I'm so excited to make that same hike!

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  18. Amy BartlamAugust 7, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    That first pic and the last one - blow. my. mind. Beautiful x

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  19. AleciaSeptember 4, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    So beyond beautiful!

    -xx Alecia

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  20. KaraSeptember 17, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    These photos are absolutely gorgeous!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 5, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Jen, this is Al. Your Whitney set is siiick! And like you need to hear it again, you're amazing! Josh looks awesome too!

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