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Near the summit in winter

MT WHITNEY - Winter
Mt. Whitney in the winter is a trip like no other.  Often much quieter in the winter this is a true winter mountaineering climb.  This four day trip up the highest peak in the continental U.S. covers winter mountaineering techniques like, ice axe, crampon, ice climbing, winter camping, snow climbing, and much more.   We will train our way up the mountain setting ourselves up for a winter summit attempt via the Mountaineers Route.   This a great venue to prepare for destinations such as South America, Alaska, and the Alps.

Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48, and one of the most sought after. Almost named “Fisherman’s Peak” Mt. Whitney was first climbed in 1873 by the “fishermen”; John Lucas, Charles Begole and Albert H. Johnson.  The local Paiute Indians, named Mt. Whitney Too-man-go-yah- (the very old man) and as legend has it a Great Spirit lives inside the mountain and watches over the people from his high perch. 

This year we are offering an additional day of training for those with little to no mountaineering experience.

NEW!
This course will never be cancelled due to lack of participation. That means that if you are the only sign up, you get the guide and the low price all to yourself!

Trip Itinerary | Prerequisites | Additional Information

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TRIP ITINERARY: Mt. Whitney

DAY 1

 

7300 feet to Lower Boyscout lake.

DAY 2

 

 

Lower Boyscout to Keeler Moraine camp (12000)

DAY 3

 

Up Mountaineers route to summit and back to Keeler Moraine camp.

DAY 4

 

Keeler out to 7300 ft.

Trip Reports:

April 2011

Jan 2008

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Prerequisites:

  • Prior wilderness camping experience
  • Prior mountain hiking or scrambling
  • Excellent physical fitness and stamina
  • Experience at altitudes above 11,000’

Additional Information
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TRIP DETAILS

2013 Dates

March 1-4

March 15-18

Trip Length:
4 days

Ratio:
3:1

Trip Difficulty:
Level 2

Cost:
$935

Custom Dates & Rates Available Please Call

Recommended Prior Local Climbs:
Mt Langley, White Mountain Peak,
Mt Shasta

Recommended Follow-up Climbs:
Middle Palisade

Mt Russell- East Ridge

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"I wanted to thank all the guides and people over at Sierra Mountain Guides for making the winter whitney trip truly unforgettable.
I have to say the three guides on my expedition all were top professionals and even though at times I was fairly scared I knew that I was in safe hands with the three guides, Bernd,Tom & Lyra. They all were more than helpful when a piece of equipment wasnt working, setting up tents, drinks and food etc. I really had a great time an d looking forward to more trips in the future with you and just wanted to say thanks for getting me safely up and down.."

     -William H. 2012

Hello, I would like to thank my guide Jed Porter at Sierra Mt Guides for a very successful trip to Mt. Whitney. Things could not have gone better than they did.  

    -Joe Doerr 2008