Mount Whitney Ascent with Horsepack Support
Fresno, CA
Trip Highlights
- Horsepack Supported
- Summit Mount Whitney
- Explore the High Sierra
- Alpine Peaks & Lakes
- Awe-inspiring Views
- Fascinating Natural & Cultural History
Description
Climb Mount Whitney (14,505′), the highest summit in the Continental USA, and explore the remote backcountry wilderness of Sequoia National Park! Pack stock will carry the bulk of our gear and supplies, allowing us to hike with light day packs. Hiking from camp to camp along dramatically scenic high country sections of the famous John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails, this trip features the best of the Sierra. Foxtail Pines, pristine meadows, and alpine lakes define this remote mountainous region. Standing atop the highest peak in the contiguous USA is an exhilarating experience like few others, and getting there over 7 days in the wildly scenic high country of the Sierra makes it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
This trip is operated in partnership with Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides: a permitted outfitter on the Sierra and Inyo National Forests, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
$5380 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 4
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This trip features mostly moderate hiking distances on moderately rugged terrain that includes on-trail and off-trail sections. Backpack weights are on the light-moderate side at 8-12 lbs. The summit of Mount Whitney involves an extreme hiking distance coupled with extreme elevation gain/loss. It is possible to stay in camp on the summit day if you opt out of that day’s hike.
Hiking Distances:
Up to 16 miles
Backpack Weight:
8-12 pounds
Terrain:
Significantly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
Up to 4270 feet
Heights Exposure:
Moderate
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 4-6 hours (however, on the Mount Whitney summit day, we will likely be hiking for 10-12 hours)
- Maintaining balance and footing on terrain that can be uneven, steep, rocky, snowy, or muddy
SOLITUDE LEVEL 3
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this High Sierra stock-supported trip a solitude 3. Expect hours of solitude at a time.
We require a minimum of 4 guests to confirm this trip. If a trip date is not confirmed yet, you can register and will be notified when the trip is officially confirmed. We recommend not making final travel arrangements until your trip meets the minimum number of guests and is confirmed.
In most cases, if a trip does not reach the minimum number of guests, you may choose to transfer to another trip date or another trip, be refunded your payments in full, or you may have the choice to pay a supplemental fee to run the trip with fewer guests. We make the final determination for these trips 65-60 days before the departure date.
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Our sliding scale for private trips is based on the final number of guests in your group. Rates are per person and do not include sales tax, national park fees or guide gratuity. The final rate is based on the actual number of guests on the trip and may adjust based on cancellations or additions.
Please Note: you can also enjoy a private trip at our normal scheduled rates by filling any empty tour to capacity. However, if group members drop from the tour those spots will automatically become available on our website for instant booking. By purchasing a private trip at the rates listed below, your trip will remain exclusive to your group regardless of cancellations.
PRIVATE RATES FOR THIS TRIP
- 2 People: Rate x 2.5
- 3 People: Rate x 1.75
- 4 People: Rate x 1.25
- 5+ People: Rate x 1.15
*all rates are per person
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