Rob had the awesome opportunity to summit Mt. Whitney with the Young Men and leaders from our ward. He didn't know at first if he wanted to go because he knew it wouldn't be a piece of cake: 45 miles in 3.5 days, carrying a 45 lb. pack, 10000 ft. elevation start to 14505 ft. summit, likely altitude sickness, eating tortillas and peanut butter for 3.5 days, bears, sore knees...need I say more? He's not an avid hiker but because he's in such good shape he faired really well. Asked if he's glad he went? Absolutely. Would he do it again? No way. It really is quite an accomplishment to be able to say you've summitted the highest peak in the continental United States at 14,505 feet! Way to go Rob! Not bad for a 45 year old guy.
On the way to the trailhead, they stopped in Death Valley.
Within 3 days, they went from the lowest point in the US
to the highest.
They thought they definitely better start
this hike with a word of prayer if they
were going to survive!
There's Mt. Whitney in the background.
"Boy, we've got a LONG way to go!"
Washing up a bit...couldn't
bring deodorant because
it attracts bears.
Travis & Rob
Guitar Lake - aptly named, don't you think?
They descended the mountain a different way in order to get
back sooner but it meant that it was very steep and rocky!
Look at the switchbacks.
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