It may not come as a shock when I tell you that hiking to the summit of Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain peak in the Lower 48, won’t be easy. First, you’ll need to navigate the complex permit process ...
May is the start of the prime hiking season for the highest peak in the lower 48 states. By William P. Davis Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states, saw three fatalities over the ...
If you’re hoping to climb Mt. Whitney in 2023, Wednesday is the beginning of the drama. That’s when U.S. Forest Service officials open the monthlong lottery for permits at Recreation.gov. The lottery ...