I love setting superlative goals: run faster than I’ve ever run before, travel the farthest I’ve ever been from home, scale the tallest mountain in the Lower 48. There’s something rewarding about ...

Mount Whitney isn’t just California’s tallest mountain; it’s a rite of passage for the bold and daring. Other California peaks fall short of the granite giant, which towers over its Sierra Nevada ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I left the Whitney Portal Trailhead right at midnight, the sheer granite gorge brightening under another starry night in ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hiker at Trail Camp just below the summit of Mt. Whitney. (Mary Forgione) If you're hoping to climb Mt. Whitney in 2023, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Five hikers huddled in a tent designed for three during a ferocious lightning storm near Mount Whitney’s ...

Mount Whitney is California's tallest mountain, standing at 14,500 feet in the Sierra Nevada range. The safest time to hike is from July to September, and a permit is required via a lottery system.

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 ...