Mt. Whitney - California

Mount Whitney, CA - Sep 15, 2005
Elevation 14,496 feet. Tallest Mountain in Lower 48

Whitney Trip Intro | Gear List | Itinerary

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Preliminary Packing List -

Backpack (at least 4500 Cubic Inches)
High Quality Hiking Boots (broken in)
Sleeping Bag - rated to 15 degrees or better
Water Bottles (2) / Camel Back (1)
3 days worth of clothing (nights get below 32)
GoreTex Shell & Fleece/Down vest or sweater
Utensils, and Bowl
Gaiters (not needed)
Hat & Sun Glasses
Sun Screen


Group Gear -

Bear Canister (at least 2 of them for 4 people)
Tents (Two 2- man tents for 4 people total)
Stove & Fuel - 22 fluid Oz's should be plenty for 3 nights
GPS Unit
Water Purifier / Iodine Tablets as backup
First Aid Kit
Toilet Paper / trowel (pickup Poop Bag w/ Permit)

3 days worth of food (we'll go over this)
Thursday - B, L, D
Friday - B, L, D
Saturday B, L

Recommended Stores
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