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Hiking Mount Whitney In Winter

Posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Hiking

Hiking Mount Whitney In Winter


50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California: Mount Shasta to Mount Whitney


50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California: Mount Shasta to Mount Whitney


$11.06


The Mountaineers Books 50 Bckcntry Ski/Snwbrd Ca By The Mountaineers Books…

Mount Whitney


Mount Whitney


$14.48


The most comprehensive guide to Mount Whitney, now completely revised and updated! Are you up to the challenge of ascending Mount Whitney? This guidebook contains everything you need to summit the highest point in the contiguous United States. This new edition includes a thorough examination of the planning, preparation, and physical training/conditioning necessary for a safe and successful climb, as well as an updated discussion of wilderness permit requirements of both the National Park Service and the US Forest Service. With the increasing popularity of winter ascents on Mount Whitney, a new snow and ice chapter has been added. Richins identifies the best places to camp on multi-day backpacking routes, and the most interesting exploratory side trips to take, as well as presents route variations that either reduce the length of a given route, avoid difficult terrain, or add additional "must-see" areas. *Complete descriptions of 17 routes to the summit of Mount Whitney *Three new hiking routes: Bishop Pass Trail, Taboose Pass Trail, and Avalanche Pass Trail *A Trip Planning Guide that ranks the routes by difficulty, elevation gain, and total mileage

Legends of Mount Leinster, by Harry Whitney


Legends of Mount Leinster, by Harry Whitney


$27.83


Legends of Mount Leinster, by Harry Whitney

Mount Whitney Wall Map


Mount Whitney Wall Map


$29.95


This beautiful hypsometric tint shaded-relief map of Mount Whitney is based on the Tom Harrison Maps edition of the Whitney Zone map.Features included on this Mt. Whitney Wall MapPhysicalTerrain LatitudeLongitude lines Points of Interest Legend Elevation Info

Day Hiking Mount Rainier


Day Hiking Mount Rainier


$11.49


Day Hiking Mount Rainier

A New Cony from the Vicinity of Mount Whitney (1912)


A New Cony from the Vicinity of Mount Whitney (1912)


$10.18


A New Cony from the Vicinity of Mount Whitney (1912)

Whitney


Whitney


$16.91


Whitney

Mount Whitney 15-minute Topographic Map


Mount Whitney 15-minute Topographic Map


$8.48


California’s 14,505-foot Mt. Whitney, the high point of the Sierra Nevada and the contiguous U.S., beckons hikers from around the world to hike up its granite summit and around its rugged terrain. Now completely updated for its second edition, this 15-minute, 1:62,500-scale topographic map shows one of the most popular sections of the High Sierra, with five peaks over 14,000 feet–Mt. Williamson, Mt. Tyndall, Mt. Russell, Mt. Whitney, and Mt. Muir–as well as the complete Mt. Whitney Trail, making this the perfect selection for hikers planning a Whitney ascent. Other trails included on the map are the John Muir Trail, as well as trails to Lake South America and to the exquisite country over Colby Pass. The backside features a sample trip to the Mt. Whitney summit, tips on backcountry safety, contact numbers, and essential information about the region. 4-color topographic map printed on waterproof, tear-resistant plastic.

Winter Hiking & Camping


Winter Hiking & Camping


$14.48


Cold is your friend. Embrace it?hit the trail and camp even when the temps are down. The outdoor world in its frozen state can take you into a new realm of pleasure where you can enjoy silence, solitude, and a landscape that will redefine "white" in your mind. Learn the skills to help you enjoy it safely and comfortably. Part one covers everything you need to know to make day trips hiking, snowshoeing, or easy ski touring into the backcountry in freezing temperatures. It includes choosing gear, expanded food choices while "hiking in a freezer," navigation challenges in ice and snow, and avoiding cold-weather dangers. Part two covers making camp in winter, including keeping dry and warm in a tent or snow shelter, winter cooking techniques, and what to pack in your winter first aid kit.

AMC Guide to Winter Hiking & Camping


AMC Guide to Winter Hiking & Camping


$11.23


Find everything you need to plan a safe and fun winter hiking or camping trip. The authors share practical advice on winter gear, clothing, navigation, and trip planning.

Fourteeners of California: Mount Shasta, Mount Whitney, List of California Fourteeners, North Palisade, Mount Williamson, White Mountain Peak


Fourteeners of California: Mount Shasta, Mount Whitney, List of California Fourteeners, North Palisade, Mount Williamson, White Mountain Peak


$19.99


Fourteeners of California: Mount Shasta, Mount Whitney, List of California Fourteeners, North Palisade, Mount Williamson, White Mountain Peak

Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (Hiking Guide Series)


Hiking Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (Hiking Guide Series)


$14.48


Discover towering groves of giant sequoia trees, crystalline trout rivers, jagged peaks and alpine meadows, and Mount Whitney in 100 of the best hikes in the parks, situated in California’s rugged Sierra Nevada. Contains easy day hikes to challenging backpacking trips.

Hiking Washington's Mount Adams Country


Hiking Washington’s Mount Adams Country


$8.79


Buy and sell [Hiking Washington's Mount Adams Country] at great prices.


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