Mount Whitney Via Mountaineers Route

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A roped up climber on the Mt Whitney winter hike via the mountaineers route

A climber on the mountaineers route of Mt Whitney in winter time

Climbers roped up on a steep section on Mt Whitney mountaineers route on a winter climb

United States

Mount Whitney Via Mountaineers Route

duration: 3 days

difficulty: Strenuous

group size: 3

experience: Intermediate

Overview

Want to climb the tallest mountain in the lower 48 States of the United States? Struggling to get a permit for the standard hiking route and want to avoid the crowds? Wanting to take your beginner mountaineering skills to the next level?

Look no further and climb Mt. Whitney in the winter with expert local guides via the Mountaineers route on the east side of the peak, starting from Lone Pine.

After booking your climb, you will be connected with your vetted guide.

The itinerary below is an example itinerary that will be modified to suit conditions based on your guide’s judgement. Weather conditions, avalanche danger and group ability will be assessed everyday by your guides to make the safest informed decisions.

For group bookings for more than 6 people, please reach out to us at team@adventuretripr.com or come chat with us on WhatsApp. Also, the cancellation policy on this trip varies from our general cancellation policy. Please refer to the FAQs below for the details.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Approach

Your journey begins in Lone Pine, where you convene before embarking on the ascent from the Whitney Portal, situated at an elevation of 8,640 feet. You initially follow the primary Whitney Trail for a short distance, shortly veering onto the demanding North Fork of Lone Pine Creek route. This rugged and unmaintained trail presents a challenging path, replete with creek crossings and rocky scrambles. As you progress, you navigate the formidable ‘Ebersbacher’ Ledges, perched above the meandering creek, eventually arriving at the tranquil enclave of Lower Boy Scout Lake, nestled at an elevation of 10,335 feet. From this idyllic spot, the ascent continues with a steady climb, leading you to the overnight campsite adjacent to Upper Boy Scout Lake, which sits at an elevation of 11,200 feet and rests beneath the imposing Mount Russell. This journey involves an impressive elevation gain of 2,500 feet from the starting point at the trailhead and typically consumes the better part of the day

Meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: The Climb

Day 3: The Descent to trailhead.

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Accommodations

On day 1, for 3 days

You will be camping for 2 nights in the campsite based on double occupancy in the tents provided by the guiding company. But you are required to bring your own sleeping bag and pad.

Pricing

Included:

All meals

Accommodation

Admission fees

Guide fees

Local guide

Excluded:

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Flights

Visas

Travel insurance

Personal gear

Airport transfer

Do not forget to arrange for the requisite passport, visa and travel insurance, if you are booking an international trip.

We try our best to ensure accurate and up-to-date guide information, but in some cases this may change due to emergencies or other unforeseen guide scheduling challenges. In any case, another highly-rated, certified guide with similar experience would lead your trip and you will be kept informed of any such case.