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MOUNT WHITNEY TRAIL
Obtain a current copy of "Southern Sierra Council Award Trails". This
brochure contains emergency procedures, hike profiles, hike
descriptions, required topo maps, a
nd other valuable information.
Requirements:
3-4 days, approximately 25 miles starting at Whitney Portal, going up
the Mt. Whitney Trail past Mirror Lake to Trails Crest and out North to
the summit of Mt. Whitney. Return same route or by Consultation
Lake to Whitney Portal.
1. Meet and comply with all General Requirements.
2. Have completed a minimum of two weekend hikes prior to taking
this trek.
3. At the top, take a photograph of the participants at the hut.
4. Outing Leader/Unit:
a. Submit an itinerary showing hike plan, roster, pack list and
menu, to your Council's High Adventure Team for
approval.
b. Fill in a trip report and a
ffix photograph take
n at the hut
Note: Because of trail limits, access from Cottonwood
Lakes is an acceptable alternate starting point.
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