Whitney is the highest point in the United States outside of Alaska, sitting at more than 14,000 feet. But with this year’s record snowpack, conditions are treacherous even for the most experienced climbers. So it is a physically daunting and challenging hike at the best of times when there’s no snow.”When Dolan climbed Mt. Whitney in late May, there was still a record amount of snow in the southern Sierras. Watch "LA Times Today" at 7 and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday on Spectrum News 1 and the Spectrum News app.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 03, 2023 10:23 UTC