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About Mt. Whitney:

The Mt. Whitney area is great for beginner mountaineers and experts alike. There are hundreds of routes on beautiful golden granite ranging from easy walk-ups to scary aid. You MUST get a permit at the ranger station in Lone Pine if you intend to do backcountry climbing and camping.
Nearest town or city: Lone Pine
Directions: Drive up(or down) U.S. 395 to Lone Pine. Head west on Whitney Portal road to Whitney Portal which is over 8000'.
Latitude, Longitude: 36.57862, -118.29202
Access Issues:
Camping: Pay
When to Climb:
Quantity of Climbs: Lifetime
Books: Climbing California's Fourteeners(Porcella/Burns) Climber's Guide To the High Sierra(Roper) Sierra
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