Andrew Luyten's photos with the keyword: Mt. Whitney

Almost There

Almost There

Andrew Luyten
08 May 2008 143
The summit beckons for another couple of hikers on the final slog. Mt Whitney.
Guitar Lake View

Guitar Lake View

Andrew Luyten
16 May 2008 154
Looking back to Guitar Lake from the crest just before starting the descent proper.
Whitney Marmot

Whitney Marmot

Andrew Luyten
16 May 2008 136
More than one I'm sure and taking a keen interest in hikers visiting their home.
Something Missing?

Something Missing?

Andrew Luyten
08 May 2008 160
Geodetic survey point on the summit of Mt. Whitney - but no height marked.
We were there!

We were there!

Andrew Luyten
16 May 2008 141
On Whitney's summit - just in case we forget.
Turquoise Lake

Turquoise Lake

Andrew Luyten
08 May 2008 161
Perched onthe summit rocks and looking straight down to Iceberg lake almost 2000ft below.
Hitchcock Lakes

Hitchcock Lakes

Andrew Luyten
01 May 2008 139
Just before dawn at looking back to Mount Hitchcock and its lakes.
Mt Whitney Summit Situation

Mt Whitney Summit Situation

Andrew Luyten
08 May 2008 136
As you might expect the summit makes a fabulously airy viewpoint.
Timberline Lake

Timberline Lake

Andrew Luyten
01 May 2008 161
Definitely worth a rest stop at this point as beyond the landscape becomes much harsher. And on the return from Whitney it is something of an oasis - a chance to shelter in the shade and soothe tired feet. Mount Whitney zone.
Extreme Danger!

Extreme Danger!

Andrew Luyten
01 May 2008 126
Ominous warnings as we join the main Mt Whitney trail. Fortunately for us there was nothing to worry about on this day.