ᨒ↟ Mt. Whitney 𖠰𖥧 4-Day Backpacking Adventure

At 14,505 ft, Mt. Whitney is the highest point in the contiguous United States—and this adventure allows us to experience the beauty, challenge, and high-country scenery of the Eastern Sierra.

Over four days, we'll trek through the Sierra backcountry, establishing camp near Consultation Lake before making our way to the summit. After reaching the summit of Mt. Whitney, we'll return to Consultation Lake, later make our way to Outpost Camp for our final night, and exit at Whitney Portal.

This is a high-altitude wilderness backpacking trip requiring participants to carry their own overnight gear, food, water/water-treatment system, and personal supplies for four days. Prior backpacking experience, appropriate conditioning, and comfort hiking at elevation are expected.

All trip arrangements—including permits, participants, lodging, & transportation—are finalized.

📈HIKE STATs:

• Distance: ≈ 22 miles
• Trailhead Elevation: ≈ 8,360 ft
• Elevation Gain: ≈ 6,145 ft
• Highest Point: 14,505 ft
• Duration: 4 days
• Pace: Slow–moderate ⋮ conversational

🔆OTHER:

• No guests, children/minors, canines, or event crashers, please!
• Must be a VegasHikers member & on the Going list to attend.

ᯓ★ DISCLAIMER:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group. ༺🦋༻