At 14,505 feet (4421 meters) in height, Mt. Whitney is the tallest peak in the continental United States. It also happens to be a popular trek for outdoor adventurers. In this video, we join a couple of hikers as they travel to California to take on this iconic climb, finding all-manner of challenges and obstacles while en route.
For those unfamiliar with Whitney, this will serve as a fun introduction. But for those of you who have been there and done that, it will likely bring back a few memories, both good and bad. Such is the joy of hiking a mountain.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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Nicely done gentlemen, not an easy task!!