Mt. Whitney

mt whitney

MT. WHITNEY: At 14,494’, this is the highest peak in the continental United States. Mount Whitney is a magnificent sight to behold from the town of Lone Pine. For a closer look, travel west on Whitney Portal Road approximately 13 miles to the Whitney Portal Recreation area and trailhead. Those wishing to climb Mt. Whitney must obtain a permit from the Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center (760) 876-6200.

Watercolor by: Jill Kinmont Boothe – Born in Los Angeles, Jill Kinmont grew up in Bishop, California, skiing and racing at Mammoth Mountain. In early 1955, she was the reigning national champion in the slalom, and a top prospect for a medal at the 1956 Winter Olympics, a year away. While competing in the downhill at the Snow Cup in Alta, Utah, on 30 January, 1955, [1] she suffered a near-fatal accident which resulted in paralysis from the neck down. It ironically occurred the same week that Kinmont, weeks shy of her 19th birthday, was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine dated 31 January 1955.

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