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Mt Whitney Mountaineer’s Route
Summer Ascent
3 days / 2 nights
Price per person
$1,595
Join us for a more adventurous attempt at Mt. Whitney (14,505 ft) via the less-traveled Mountaineer’s Route. Our Mt. Whitney guided climb offers a challenging alpine experience but is suitable for beginner mountaineers or intermediate backpackers seeking routes with fewer people and more adventure. Unlike the popular Whitney Trail, the Mountaineer’s Route is less crowded, more technical, and offers great views of the Whitney Massif and Mt. Russell along with the surrounding Sierra Nevada range. Our 3-day itinerary allows for better acclimatization, more instruction, and a fairly leisurely pace to maximize your summit chances. While the route is suitable for beginners, it involves steep off-trail hiking, scrambling, and sometimes the use of crampons and an ice axe. In the steep upper sections, we’ll use a rope and harnesses for your protection. Our professional guides, 40+ years of experience in providing guided climbs on Mt Whitney, and deep ties to the local area all contribute to our guests’ experience and safety.
Departure: Lone Pine, California
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Skill Level: Previous hiking and backpacking experience required. No previous mountaineering experience is needed.
Group Size: 6
Guide to Guest ratio: 1:3