14K' White Mountain Peak | Ancient Bristlecone Forest | Astronomy Night Views

White Mountain Peak at 14,250’ elevation, is the third highest peak in California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is the natural habitat for some of the longest living things on earth, living up to 5000 years. As a person that is passionate about the beauty of nature, hiking and exploring, these 2 distinctive places are a must check out in California for me.

This will be a multiday backpacking, hiking and exploring trip for up to a week, about 2-3 days exploring the bristlecone pine forest and hiking trails there, another 2-3 days hiking & exploring White Mountain Peak, Mt Barcroft, etc; visiting Barcroft Field Research Station.

This wilderness area is far away from city light pollution, at higher elevation and with a thinner atmosphere. I expect the night sky to be super clear for astronomy and stargazing, with millions of visible twinkling stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. And many stunning sunrises and sunsets.

If you are also passionate about hiking & exploring in beautiful nature, committed to health, fitness & vitality, and meet the quality below by self assessment, you are welcome to join.

Mindset: adventurous yet very safety conscious, self responsible & self accountable, continuous self improvement, intellectually curious, independent thinking, open-minded worldview, collaborative & can do attitude

Personality & Character: authentic, sincere, down to earth, enthusiastic, cheerful, pleasant to chat with, effective in communicating, competent, intelligent

Physical & Mental: healthy & fit for high altitude hiking & exploring, mentally & emotionally sound

Experience & Skill: hiking in rocky & uneven terrain, scrambling, bouldering, bush whacking, alpine hiking, backpacking, outdoor & wilderness survival

Ability: assess & manage all risks effectively, carry on meaningful conversation

Distance & Ascent: undetermined, up to 7 days of workout in beautiful nature and wilderness

Supply & Equipment: adequate hydration, food, headlight 2 sets, backup battery, water filter, alpine backpacking & camping gears, navigation apps, basic first aid and outdoor survival kit

Starting Point: Grandview Campground, White Mountain Rd, to acclimate

Liability Waiver
By RSVPing and participating in this event, you acknowledge that outdoor adventures carry risks (injury, illness, accidents, etc.) and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety, health, wellbeing, and belongings. The organizer(s) and co-hosts are not liable for any loss, damage, or injury. By joining, you agree to the full terms and conditions.