Mt. Whitney (High Sierra hiking guide)

High Sierra Hiking Guide Mt. Whitney 1971 - Most people who come to the Mt. Whitney quadrangle do so in order to climb Mt. Whitney. In coming only for this purpose, they miss out on some of the finest mountain experiences to be had anywhere in the world. This quadrangle contains the highest, wildest parts of the entire High Sierra. Only one road is shown anywhere on the map, and it barely pierces the northeast boundary. A gigantic horseshoe of 13,000' and 14,000' peaks protects the heart of this quadrangle from the incursions of casual campers and day-walkers. In this book learn about the Country History Geology Fauna Flora Climate Trails Trail Descriptions Travel Methods Backpackers Packers Climbers Trail Profiles and Index