I've always liked trans-Sierra crossings. There can be long gaps between hikes with kids and jobs, etc. ... Forest), obtain a permit following the steps above for the JO Pass, Belle Canyon, or Sugarloaf entry points. The Mt Whitney hike is on every hiker’s bucket list. Surely Mineral King will change in some ways, some year, no matter how the current development controversy would be resolved. Why is an Accordion better than a Ukelele? [Henry McLauren Brown] Whitney Loop is a 87.5 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Hume, California that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. That was really an aggressive backpack, Steve. ', Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.4. There are 0 customer reviews and 1 customer rating. Joined: Aug 2011 The weather was pleasant at the summit, so I set up my bed on a slab. Mineral King to Whitney Portal, July 2014 Day 1 - 2 I've always liked trans-Sierra crossings. Author’s Note: In the late 1960s, I was attempting to fashion a made-up general studies degree in natural history and conservation at the University of Washington. Its Devine! Inscribed and Signed by Author. on the west side), and ended at Whitney Portal on the east side. Whitney to a 57-56 victory over Redwood before an approximate crowd of 6,000 at Mineral King Bowl. Mineral King Country Visalia to Mount Whitney [Henry McLauren Brown] on Amazon.com. Mineral King is a subalpine glacial valley located in the southern part of Sequoia National Park, in the U.S. state of California. Steve, that was a great trip, great photos, and a great TR. Since I took a High Sierra Trail shortcut (Pants Pass) and skipped the hot springs two years ago, this was a good time to cover that section. Mineral King Valley. Inviting quiet cabin on the way to the Mineral King section of Sequoia National Park, and 4 miles from the main entrance to Sequoia National Park. Please try again. Mineral King country : Visalia to Mount Whitney. No dustjacket. The NPS staff is always smiling and willing to help. on the west side), and ended at Whitney Portal on the east side. Thanks for your post! I did not acclimatize or do practice hikes of high elevation. Once a mountaineer has climbed so high, for the rest of his life he dreams of returning. Book has minor shelf wear on edges and corners, light rubbing to cover. Please try again. Steve: My oldest just turned 5, but she'll put in a good 4-5 miles, even on tougher mountain terrain. Angora Mountain’s isolated location provides it with swell views north to peaks in the Mineral King area, northeast to Mount Whitney, and south to many of the lower peaks of the Southern Sierra. (JMT, Kearsarge, Cottonwood Pass, New Army Pass, Shepherds Pass, High Sierra Trail and Whitney Portal) Our entry date is July 24 and exit Whitney … The valley lies at the headwaters of the East Fork of the Kaweah River, which rises at the eastern part of the valley and flows northwest.Accessed by a long and narrow winding road, the valley is mostly popular with backpackers and hikers. on the west side), and ended at Whitney Portal on the east side. Mt Whitney Zone Add to cart $ 10.95. They're even more important than the mountains. Larry and Travis drove me from Fresno to MK, and they hiked most of the way to Sawtooth pass, before returning to drive back to Fresno. Please follow the CDC recommendations to protect yourself from COVID-19. It was as surprised as I and took off like he'd seen the devil! Easy to moderate climb. I now know why people opt to climb the class three route up and over Glacier Pass instead of this route. Congrats and great job! Click the link above to head to the Mount Whitney Web store. NoUgly: On the summit, someone in the group that morning related that a year ago, they were in the A16 store (maybe San Diego), and saw the Mile, Mile-and-a-Half video (and I think talked with one of the participants). Mineral King and Kern Canyon Mineral King road is closed for the season. I … 1988 - Oversized Hardback. Wilderness permits are required year-round for all overnight trips in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks' wilderness. On the steepest granite, I hung the hiking pole straps on my forearms and used hands to help climbing, but. If you are not fit, get fit. Here's where I spent the night. 2016, scale 1:63,360. Krishna, the Whitney Creek shortcut was not that difficult. Book is in very good condition. Buy the Digital Version of this map! I also wanted to see Kern Hot Springs for the first time, and ending at Mt Whitney is always fun. The 2.9 mile one-way trail to the White Chief Bowl is a steep but scenic hike up the west side of the Mineral King Valley. Especially since we know it ends better. High Sierra Trail or a trip like this is probably much more attainable to me then my dream of the JMT anytime soon. Mount Whitney (Paiute: Too-man-i-goo-yah) is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m). Mineral King Country Visalia to Mount Whitney Hardcover – January 1, 1988 by Henry McLauren Brown (Author) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Same thing for the cross country from Crab tree lakes to trail crest! Steve.....thanks for the pics of both signs (Rattlesnake and Big Arroyo). Steve, I don't backpack often enough to justify something like your Parka Tent. This trip started in Mineral King (south part of Sequoia N.P. Whitney is a 10.7 mile (17.1 km) trail from Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierra. I can't tell for sure, but his father looks a lot like the guy in the red jacket. Outside the quota season (September 20, 2020 – May 28, 2021), Wilderness permits are free, self-issued, and are not limited to daily entry quotas.Self-issue wilderness permits are available at the nearest permit-issuing station.There is no fee for self-issue permits. Please try again. Very scenic all the way. Mineral King Country Visalia to Mount Whitney Atwell-Hockett Trail: Begins at Atwell Mill Campground. Wow! Found it easier than we expected, which only goes to show the value of an oft quoted piece of mountaineering advice by Dr. Longstaff, that 'you must go and rub your nose in a place before being certain that it wont 'go. Larry and Travis drove me from Fresno to MK, and they hiked most of the way to Sawtooth pass, before returning to drive back to Fresno. All these hikers were completing the JMT. It is the most frequently climbed peak in the Sierra Nevada [source: National Park Service].Ascending to the peak has been a coveted accomplishment since at least 1864, when a California Geological Survey team discovered it. ..Tell you what, Harvey, YOU climb it next month and take the pictures, and I'll help with a report. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There is some prep work you need to do, like getting your Mt Whitney permit and dealing with the altitude. Saturday September 3, 2011: Back To Mineral King. Whitney has been on my bucket list for over two years. In stock. Larry and Travis drove me from Fresno to MK, and they hiked most of the way to Sawtooth pass, before returning to drive back to Fresno. Once early in the morning near south Kaibab trail head, while waiting for sunrise, we heard some one playing saxophone with the notes reverberating across the canyons! Explore claviusrobinsky's photos on Flickr. Giant sequoia grove, meadows. Here's the trail junction. Crabtree's ruined cabin, located near the meadow beyond the junction with the Eagle/Mosquito Lakes Trail, is perhaps the oldest remaining structure in the Mineral King area. He is 16, at 14 He hiked about 80 miles with me (including Half Dome and Mt. The trail is primarily used for hiking, fishing, horses, and backpacking and is best used from July … The story continued that this person had never even heard of the JMT. Wilderness permits for the following trails are only issued from the Mineral King Ranger Station. Today was the long hike back to Mineral King. At 14,505 feet, it’s the highest point in the lower 48 and is one of those rare high peaks that you can hike to without any mountaineering skills. Running Mt. Get this from a library! Mineral King to Whitney Portal, July 2014 I've always liked trans-Sierra crossings. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mineral-king-to-little-five-lakes-trail Yes, Harvey, dreaming of returning. I returned to the Kern River from here. I also wanted to see Kern Hot Springs for the first time, and ending at Mt Whitney is always fun. Mineral King Country Visalia to Mount Whitney, Pioneer Publishing Company; 1st.. edition (January 1, 1988). Beautiful pictures. But it inspired them so much that here a year later, they were completing the JMT. Whitney) I have hike up Whitney from about all direction except Mineral King. So you just clambered up along the Whitney creek from Kern river canyon to all the way up to PCT and CT meadow! It makes me feel like such a slacker, since I rarely carry a camera or write a TR. Metal sign, several cairns. Mineral King Guesthouse The Parks should be opening June 4. Great TR, Steve.. Its like watching Fargo: itching for the next install. Sequoia-Kings Canyon Area Maps. I saw your spot track on Sawtooth, etc. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Looking forward to reading the last set. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I also wanted to see Kern Hot Springs for the first time, and ending at Mt Whitney is always fun. After the fun at the summit, they "retired to the hut" to warm up. Come September, I'll head up that hump trail with confidence. King's Canyon to Mt Whitney is a 80.3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Hume, California that offers the chance to see wildlife. Reminded me of my 3 day backpacking trip last year in Mineral King area (Franklin Lakes-Sawtooth Pass Loop). Whitney: Begins at Whitney Portal. Mt Whitney Zone Day Use permit is reserved by the Mt Whitney Lottery. [Henry McLauren Brown] I met a bear in the canyon, near the end. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Wilderness Trails. on the west side), and ended at Whitney Portal on the east side. Looking forward to the Easy Walk-off report. Mineral King to Whitney Portal, July 2014 Day 1 - 2 I've always liked trans-Sierra crossings. How to Hike Mount Whitney. Its almost like the mile and mile & half ending!!! I saw the pics as soon as you uploaded them, but it's great to the TR with them. Guitar Lake to Mt. Re: Mineral King to Whitney Portal. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Mineral King country : Visalia to Mount Whitney. Did you go solo because no one else was willing to put up with the schedule? The valley lies at the headwaters of the East Fork of the Kaweah River, which rises at the eastern part of the valley and flows northwest.Accessed by a long and narrow winding road, the valley is mostly popular with backpackers and hikers. This trip started in Mineral King (south part of Sequoia N.P. Sequoia-Kings Canyon Area Maps claviusrobinsky has uploaded 1234 photos to Flickr. This is probably the reason why it was very challenging, especially the last two miles and the way down. Thanks for sharing, Steve! Chris B: Enjoy the family. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Mt. Press enter to begin your search. great TR and awesome photos - definitely "wish I was there" material. Whitney summit is a little over 4.5 miles with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Thanks for the inspiration. The pictures are in the trip album, starting with. What are the odds? About 1.9 miles from the summit, with about 1,000 feet to go, you reach the Junction. Map of Mt. Thank you for the report Steve! Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. He is 16, at 14 He hiked about 80 miles with me (including Half Dome and Mt. Hats off! 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