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Climbing Mt. Whitney

by Robert Robertson   

Kelly climbing Whitney

Kelly climbing Whitney
The beginning of altitude sickness.

Another Mountain

Another Mountain
This is not the summit.

Dawn

Dawn
Sun and shade, great to take off the headlamps.

Is that me?

Is that me?
I think so...

93 Switchbacks

93 Switchbacks
Bring your cramp-ons or perish.

The Windows

The Windows
It's a great view, but first you need to get there.

The Top of the Switchbacks

The Top of the Switchbacks
The top of one mountain, but not quite the finish.

The Summit Hut

The Summit Hut
This is where climbers think they'd made it, but then get killed by...

The Summit

The Summit
11 miles later, the top of the lower 48,

The Summit

The Summit
Robert 1 - Whitney 0

The Only Snow on the Summit

The Only Snow on the Summit
I had planned on skiing down, but...

The Summit Hut Part 3

The Summit Hut Part 3
There isn't much up here...

Da Plaque

Da Plaque
Da Summit, Da Plaque, Da Man...
article published 10/16/2005

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Nice work.
Good job mate...22 miles is an impressive feat.
— Robert Robertson, October 16, 2005
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