How to Climb Mount Whitney in One Day

How to Climb Mount Whitney in One Day

Detailed hour by hour, mile by mile,illustrated trail guide to help you climb the highest peak in the contiguous United States. Includes the following in part: <P>How to prepare and condition for your climb.<BR> What dangers to watch for and how to deal with them.<BR> How to tell if you're at risk to climb.<BR> How to choose and pack the right equipment for your climb.<BR> Easy and difficult parts of the trail detailed as well as time/mileage measurements and altitude indicators.<BR> Map indicators denoting where on the trail you may "Hit the Wall", how often, and how to overcome this phenomenon; also explaining the nature of "Hitting the Wall."