Climb Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48 states, via the longer, more scenic and less crowded route. We take a very leasurely five days to hike to the top of Whitney via the Spectacular Cottonwood Pass route, passing through the Golden Trout Wilderness and entering deep into Sequoia National Park.

Along the way we avoid the crowds while enjoying high mountain lakes and streams, idyllic campsites and beautiful alpine meadows. We stay on-trail all the way to the top of Mount Whitney, making this hike a great backpack for those in good shape, but with little previous backpacking experience.

Come climb Mt Whitney in style with us this summer.

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Location: We meet in the town of Lone Pine, in the Eastern Sierra Nevada at the base of Mt. Whitney

Food: At California Alpine Guides we strive to provide healthy and delicious meals. All meals, including lunch and hot drinks are provided by your guide / backcountry chef while in the field. Special diets can be accommodated.

Level: Beginner backpackers welcome. Some previous hiking experience required and the ability to carry an overnight pack for 8-11 miles a day

Dates 2008: Aug 6-10

Cost: $725 per person

Includes: Breakfast and dinner while in the field, professional mountain guides, all group camping gear and permits.

This Mount Whitney hike is operated under a special use permit by the Inyo National Forest and an incidental business permit issued by Sequoia National Park