Mt. Whitney by Wenk, Elizabeth -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

FRONT COVER TITLE PAGE COPYRIGHT PAGE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MT. WHITNEY LOCATOR MAP CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION

Mt. Whitney and the Mt. Whitney Trail Human History

Early Views of Mt. Whitney Race for First Ascent Other Early Ascents The Mt. Whitney Trail

Natural History

Geology Vegetation Herbs and Shrubs Trees Animals Southern Sierra Weather

2 PRECAUTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS

Altitude Sickness

Causes of Altitude Sickness Symptoms of Altitude Sickness Preventing Altitude Sickness Medical Treatments for Altitude Sickness

Hypothermia Hydration Food Lightning

Protecting Yourself Against Lightning Treating Lightning Injuries

Falling and Knee Problems Blisters Bears

3 PREPARATIONS AND PLANNING

Dayhike vs. Overnight When to Go Wilderness Permits Training

Acclimation Hikes

Considerations for Summiting

Group Dynamics Pace Breaks

What to Bring

Footwear Ten Essentials Dayhike Gear Overnight Gear Packing Checklist

Getting There Lone Pine and Whitney Portal Lodging and Camping Restaurants Outdoor Equipment Shops

4 HIKING MT. WHITNEY

How Long It Takes

Dayhike Timing Backpack Timing

Where to Camp

Campsite Locations

The Hike Itself

Hike Timetable and Itinerary Section 1: Parking Lot to the North Fork of Lone Pine Creek Section 2: North Fork of Lone Pine Creek to the Lone Pine Lake Junction Section 3: Lone Pine Lake junction to Outpost Camp Section 4: Outpost Camp to Mirror Lake Section 5: Mirror Lake to Trailside Meadow Section 6: Trailside Meadow to Trail Camp Section 7: Trail Camp to Trail Crest Section 8: Trail Crest to “End of Pinnacles” Section 9: “End of Pinnacles” to Mt. Whitney Summit The Descent

5 AFTER THE HIKE RECOMMENDED READING ABOUT THE AUTHOR BACK COVER