Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The stone hut atop Mt. Whitney was built in 1909. (Mary Forgione / Los Angeles Times) Sometime around 3 a.m. on July 5 last summer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snow blankets Mt. Whitney in 2019. A third death this season was reported on the peak, which is the highest in the contiguous ...

A hiker died after slipping and falling off a cliff on Mount Whitney's infamous 99 Switchbacks section on Saturday. The 2.2-mile stretch, known for its steep zigzags and rapid elevation gain, had been ...

A hiker on Mount Whitney slipped and fell to their death over the weekend while trekking up the mountain's most popular route, according to authorities. On Saturday, Inyo County Search and Rescue was ...

Weeks after a hiker went missing during his attempt to summit Mount Whitney solo, searchers have recovered a body on California’s highest peak, officials said. Joseph Brambila set out to climb the ...

Summiting America’s highest mountain south of Alaska is a bucket lister that can be done by virtually anyone in decent shape. Follow these 10 essential steps to do it in a single (very long) day. I ...

Another hiker has died while attempting to summit the highest peak in the contiguous U.S., marking the third reported death on Mt. Whitney this season. The hiker was reported missing Monday after ...