Mt. Whitney Summit Day Hike
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As something of a type-A personality, hiking to the top of Mount Whitney - the highest mountain peak in the continental U.S. -- has been on my list for awhile....and I finally got around to doing it! Rather than do it as a 2 or 3-day backpacking trip, I attempted to do the whole thing in one day: 22 miles, 6100 feet of elevation gain. YIKES!!!
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Your recap at the end was great for any hikers in the future .. great job !
Your not just a Wonderhussy! Your a Superhussy! I've hiked 20 miles several times, and I'm in awe of your prowess! I was never that perky after any of my hikes. I especially liked the wrapup at the end of the video. Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed this video.
And she ate a pot brownie while somewhat sick.
As someone that has claimed Mt Whitney, I must say I was impressed by your climb! To do this in one day is a remarkable achievement! Well done!
There is a film of a soccer game where the pitch was struck my lightning, several of the players collapsed and were badly hurt, but several players were fine. They didn't even feel it. But those that were hurt and those that were was not correspond to how far they where from where the lightning hit the ground,
The factor that saved those that were not hurt, all the players that were unhurt had only opne foot on the ground, while all the players that were hurt had both feet on the ground.
Fantastic view from the top of the world, thanks
Thanks for taking us along as that’s something I would no longer be able to do ! 😳🤓
Thanks for taking me along on your trek up and down this massive peak. I especially enjoyed the wrap-up. As usual your video work is very good.
Thank you!!! I can barely get t on t he bathroom this trip is wonderful .
Wonderhussy, you're amazing. Even at the top of the world you manage to explore an old abandoned building .
It’s not an old abandoned building😂 it’s the Smithsonian Institution Shelter, people camp in there all the time
thank you for taking us with you. some of us watching will most likely never be able to do a hike like this. a wonderful video.
I love this video! I’ve done this hike 3 times, first as a two nighter, then as an overnighter, then finally as a day hike. We started at 4:00 am and that was good. Got to the summit a little before noon, but my buddy really struggled up the switchbacks to Trail Crest.
One time, on the summit in perfectly clear blue skies, posing for a photo my buddy asked what was up with my (shoulder-length) hair? It was standing straight up. I shouted ‘run!’ And we made it to the shelter. Lightning started crashing all around. We’d heard the shelter wasn’t safe, so we were standing in the doorway (pre-remodel). When it eased up we bailed back to Trail Crest, then down. Fun times 😁
❤ thank you for taking 🙏 us up here. I would never make it that far. Much love girl 💑. I appreciate you
Such an underrated channel.
I expect to be struck by lightning the second my student loan is paid off in full.
Sounds like you better make minimum payments
Screw that. I've had a good run.. Pissed off a lot of bad people, so on and so forth.
You are an inspiration. Congratulations 🎉🍾
Omg.. I loved loved this video !
The music.. your earrings, lol .. the sights .. the weird landscape at the top, all those rocks ?
Loved the cabin.. gotta look up “the incident “ …
I have only been to the base of Whitney , and have seen it many times from afar off 395 .. had no idea about the lake and streams that abound up there!
What a beautiful hike !! Thanks so much for making this !
And congrats on doing it a day!
Also.. know it had to be freezing .. was surprised at seeing the guy in shorts at the top ! WTH ?
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Thank you very much for doing this awesome hike, and expending the huge effort you did. I loved your recap and recommendations at the end. Love Wonderhussy's Adventures.
Much respect for Wonderhussy for climbing Mt. Whitney in one day. I climbed it many years ago but did at the end of a week's long hike coming from the other side of the mountain traveling south down the John Muir trail. It was in August and a storm was brewing as we approached the summit. When we got top we heard lightning had struck the hut about an hour before we got there. Fortunately, no one was killed.
Yes awesome video and great closing. I appreciate your expressions of awe. Feel like I'm hiking next to you. You have an gift for the camera.
Wonderhussy I think you're incredible I love watching your program make me feel young I love watching you thank you keep up the good work WL Lawrence
Thanks for making the climb to the top of Mount Whitney. I've survived a second stroke this summer and like seeing people trying hard to get up to the tops of mountains. appreciate your efforts to get to the top.
Great, informative video! For those of us too sedentary and cowardly to partake in such an endeavor, we can still enjoy the experience vicariously. Love the Grieg "Morning Mood" from Peer Gynt, by the way!
"In the Hall of the Mountain King", too. Well done!
The views at the lower elevations, even as the sun was rising, looked like a marvelous place to stop and explore!!!! So many terraces and flowing beauty!
HUGE congratulations Sarah! What an amazing accomplishment. Can’t begin to imagine the euphoria you felt in completing this major hike. Thanks very much for taking us along. I’ve hiked several 13,000’ peaks in CO and met my husband in 1990 climbing 13,063’ Wheeler Peak, (Great Basin NP in Nevada) and nothing really compares with the feeling of making it to the top. You did it! Superb video, one of your best!
Thank you for your video of hiking Mt. Whitney. I've always wanted to see that area. Your videos are so great. I can't thank you enough! I'm 71 and stuck here in my apartment for cruddy old covid quarantine.
Thank you for this. Gorgeous scenery! I would not be able to take such a big hike in high altitude, so it was really cool to see that. You rock! 👍👊
Having been all over the United States, there is NOWHERE as awesome as the Eastern Sierra! I did Whitney back when I was around 22 years old, I’m sure it would be a lot harder now that I’m 40! But I would love to do it again, there is nothing like that view from the saddle!
Just summited 9.21.18.
I was the older person on the trail that day. Training pool aid off, no problems. Up and down from the portal in aday!
Wonder woman on the Peak. You are amazing. Love your passion.
Thank you so much wonderhussy. Watching this and your other videos is probably the only way I will ever get 2 see these places. It was incredible. Keepem cumin
Wow!!! You are very well prepared for this. Good luck! Beautiful country!! Gorgeous!! You are so lucky to view this splendor!! Congratulations!!!! You made it!
Best Whitney video I have watched....and, I've watched most, if not all. You are so informative! ❤
Sarah that is so beautiful never did whitney but I hike half dome in late 70s camped on Half dome 15 yrs old I had the energy awesome memories your so awesome❤😊
Hooray it's "Wonderhussy Wednesday"
I've hiked that before coming up from Mirror Lake on the other side and over the top and then getting some lunch at Whitney portals.that was the last stretch of a two-week backpacking trip that started north of there. In the summer there is a lot of places to go skinny dipping and get sun. Just always have to have that bear spray handy.
Wow. Great job, sweetfeet. What beautiful scenery. And what a gorgeous guide.
Such a majestic place, I have done this hike 2 times, one of the best accomplishments in my life. You can see the curve of the earth, at this elevation.
Hiking Whitney under a full moon is awesome. If you get a visible moon during the beginning of the hike in early morning, it lites up the granite walls almost like daytime. You can easily hike the trail without a flash-light. September is definitely the best time to go to avoid snow, but I did get caught in a blizzard one year, and canceled another trip due to a big snowstorm the night before my hike.
Nice going La Winder Hussy! You are one determined gal. I have always wanted to summit Whitney, and your awesome video gives me hope. I'm even more determined after experiencing your enthusiasm and appreciation of the sights. Keep it up!
Wonderhussy never ceases to amaze us. You are such an awesome women 👍
You are a studette WH. Thanks for the great video. They are always a great watch.
Great video of an unbelievable view. As a history and nature buff, I always look forward to your uploads. I swear, seeing how physical most of your adventures are, you probably can crack open walnuts between your knees, LOL. I also think your respect for the trails and landmarks should be commended. Your leave things as you found them and clean up after yourself attitude towards these locations is beautiful. Your great mindset to preserve while you explore is what made me subscribe. Thank you for letting us share your adventures. Be safe and as my childhood in the 70's would say, " Keep on Truckin' " Jim
I did Whitney when I was 15 hiked from mineral King to Whitney portal it took 2 weeks. Most unspoiled place I have ever seen. Next time, go see the lakes on the other side . Thanks for sharing. I was their in 1972
You are the best at this stuff. More detailed. More interesting. I learn a lot from your videos. You are wonderfull.
That Hike! shucks your Wonderhussy! the Adventurer and no place stops my wonderhussy reaching the top
Once upon a long time ago, I was rasied in Lone Pine. I have been to the summit of Mt. Whitney, but on the back of a horse who did the hiking for me. Nice view. That was back in the day when people didn't blame the government for being struck by lightning.
awesome hike and HIKER 🚶♀️🚶♀️🚶♀️🏁🏔🏞🗻☮
I love Mt Whitney- hiked it a few times during my years in So Cal. Beautiful.
Unquestionably your Very Best Video to date. Numbered, excellent editing, perfect choice of music which is not always necessary, great clarity of photography and panning. Super subject. I suppose you were wearing flip flops!!!!
Thanks for a great trip. Never mess with Lighting.
Love watching your videos
Very cool adventure. Thanks W.H.
Wow amazing ! Yes you Should be So proud of yourself ! Thank you for sharing so much great info and beautiful scenery great great stuff!!!!
Glad you made the round trip safely. Thanks for the video. Another option is to approach from the Kern Plateau. I climbed it the same route you did via Whitney Portals.
I am walking 8 miles a day after doing the tallest mountain in Arizona!! My friend in California wants to Mount Whitney!! We will do this in honor of you❤!!
Thanks for sharing your adventure
You just crack me up! Great recap!
Way to go WH! Thanks for the adventure!
Very informative and inspiring video,one of your best.
I am really enjoying your Channel and WowWee 😎 climbing Mount Whitney
You go to the coolest places and inspire us to follow in your foot steps to see the natural wonders or wonderhussy wonders... should say... that you take us to!
Bless your heart...for sharing your adventures with us We luv ya..!
Some killerl views up on that mountain. Very very cool !!!
Great job nice filming I have been a avid back packer I have hiked the John Muir trail most of the Pacific Crest trail including all Oregon Washington States Mount Whitney and Mount Rainier and I appreciate people that love the outdoors amazing job
Brings back old memories, I did that hike in 1995! Six of us started, only three including me made it to the top. Couple of altitude casualties and one guy stopped from exhaustion. Finally finished in the dark. The logs across the creek near the trailhead are scary after dark, I walked across those at about 10 PM at night. To do this you need to be in good shape, I was 45 years old and in those days ran a marathon and plenty of 10K's not to mention multiple test hikes at about 13,000 ft. near Palm Springs for preparation.
Ummm... I'm late to the party, but just had to say... I don't think your altitude claim around Palm Springs is anywhere close to accurate. San Jacinto is only 10,834 and San Gorgonio is 11,503...
Well that was a great video,once again. I live by the 2nd highest mountain in the continental U.S. Mt Rainier. About 65 mi.from sea level to 14400 ft. Thanks for another fine video!
Dam nice ass hell out there ...cool ...
Good video. I was a SERE in the military for four years and aside from that have done the Whitney hike twice. The problem I see with your method is that it is certainly possible and likely to be successful, but you were definitely testing the limits. The weather can vary from year to year and can be quite severe. Had you encountered bad weather, or some physical problem (diarrhea, hypothermia, altitude sickness, injury) you would have been pushed beyond your limits. Once again it can be done and is done often, but then there is that one chance. Better when in nature to stay well within safe limits, often people will mock you for doing so, but some of them are dead, I know because I was occasionally sent to find them and did. There is a quote by the poet Robert Service, "I have fought the wild, and the wild has won." All that aside, I wish you had taken a nude photo at the top.:)
I did it mid September as well. Great feedback you shared at the end.
Quite an accomplishment WH, er Super Hussy... 🙂 It's always good to Be Prepared 🙂 That's one long trail ride, I'm sorry, walk, hike, skip, meander... etc... . "Oh give me a home, where the Buffalo roam, and the deer and antelope playyyyyyyyy, where seldom is heard, a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all dayyyyyyyyyyyyy Home home on the rangeeeeeeee .....
Absolutely amazing Sarah! WOW
Always wanted to do lowest point to the highest point but got to busy doing other hikes love your channel can totally relate to solo camping peace enjoy the solo life n solidarity
So it wasn't just a cookie inspired hallucination, great job, very inspiring!
well done very proud of you and a great video thnx
Great video even watching it again 4 years later, and yes, I do have a great life hahaha
Woohoo just got in from school run. time to watch one of my favourite vloggers 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
That's an impressive amount of terrain to cover in one day. It's almost as impressive as your editing skills.
Fantastic video again Sarah,We had breakfast with you on this one coming so early...Keep on Keeping on ,Be Safe.73s
The Goo Goo Muck song dance is perfect to see Sara dancing to
You are amazing Wonderhussy!
I hiked Whitney twice in 1985 & once in 1986 all 3 times successfully to the top.
Then tried again in 2014 & 2016.
Bad weather turned back out team of 4 in 2014.
An abdominal hernia turned back our team of 2 in 2016.
BecauseI’d moved it took me nearly two months to get to see this. you’ve got to be one of the most fit people on earth. As usual ,you made me unexpectedly bust out laughing a few times.Thank you once again for showing me great things I’d otherwise never get to see
As someone who recently stumbled across your channel and is currently watching many of your videos (at work - sorry, bossman), this particular one has convinced be to make this (day)hike. I'm a coastal non-hiker and I'm older but I have raced mountain bikes at Mammoth in the thinner air over the years. Thank you for all your videos. I have years of them to enjoy still.....
Also Sarah Jane, the portal trailhead is 8300 ft elevation. Up to 14,505
I know this hike. Back in 1979 I hooked up with several other seasoned back packers & mountain goats. And we took off on the John Mur trail, which then became a pacific crest adventure hike of a life time. Originally we only planed to hike Mount Whitney to Yosemite. But 3 months latter we were at the north fork of the feather River area before we called it quits. 3 months later. It was the longest endurance hike of my life but well worth the adventure in God's Country. And after that trip I didn't back pack for another 9 yrs. That was back in the day when men still had the right stuff & a sense of adventure.
1979 was back in the day when it was a wilderness experience and we met very few people on the trail. Now the trails are crowded - the media and high tech have made hiking an easy, fashionable event. It used to be a joy to see another hiker on the trail, now the crowds are dispiriting.
@ Solohoh those were the days my friend. I'll never for get picking up a copy of sunset magazine & seeing my favorite county being featured & within a year what had been a pristine example of the old Sierra's was turned into a disaster zone. With the ecosystem left in shambles. And before I gave up hiking & back packing due to a back injury. I was meeting people who were way out of their element and never should have left the city.
More 5 star action ! You go girl !
Sick with a cold, high as a kite, I am impressed. Great video.
Great adventure video. "I know my own body and I've lived in...", "...it my whole life", is what I thought you were about to say. LOL
Wonderful travelogue. Looks just the same as it did all the many years ago that I did the hike. Thanks Sarah 😘.
thank you for the video. very well done. been years since I went up that mountain. still love watching others do it.
Another great job Sarah. Thanks
Excellent wrap synopsis. But the trek down was a bit quick...5 seconds. My parents and brother have hiked Mt. Whitney; not me yet. Thank you for sharing your adventure and a great review of the top including the panoramas. And I appreciate your honesty about all the factors you experienced. Just so you know, you captured me with WH NEWS report on Mad Mike Hughes launch report and have been a fan since. You ROCK.
Wow, that's quite the cross section of "Humanity" goes on a hike. Every possible variant of American seeking a transformative experience, quietly. Kinda like a coming of age ritual in a vacuum packed, freeze dried, time and space experience module. In 1959 there were no permits. Only a brevity of signs. No advice, No warnings, No people really. My friend and I were the only people we saw on the hike all the way up and down. But the physicality of the trail looks the same, exactly as it did 'back in the day' as they say. The hut, or cabin was the same except -- No Graffitti --. Standing at Trail Crest was the clincher. Sequoia and green to the West, and the Owens River Valley with desert to the East and on to the White Mountains and Death Valley. The contrast could not be more dramatic and impressed me beyond imagining. I had grown up in Southern California and knew about the history of getting the water to grow Los Angeles, That story was eventually chronicled in Jack Nicholson's "China Town". The Owen's River Valley made LA bloom like a big fat rose. But standing on Trail Crest you could not tell about the finite nature of resources on that scale. Down in the valley town of Lone Pine you could barely get a rise out of the locals about Mount Whitney. They could point you toward the road up to the Portal but it was not a destination.
AWESOME! This chick must be in good shape because I've been told this is a challenging hike. Also, one should bring sunglasses and sunblock because my friend told me he got the worst sunburn of his life at the top, and he claims he only took his shirt off for about ten minutes to cool down. She must be very fit, and people claiming to hike Mt. Whitney in five hours, I don't know if the math works on that. My friends say they it took them Dawn to dusk round trip. This chick is very cool! 👍😀💋
Beautiful place, great for you to bring us there thanks.
Great mini documentary... lol Seriously, that was a great video and has been on the to do list also.
Well done girl! 😎 Yeah!, Dark Side of the Moon was the first thing that came to mind👀... Awesome job.
Your videos just keep getting better and better! I love them!
She makes me laugh. Love her narration.
A cold after burning man? We always have the "sniffles" after and party like that...ha ha ha , another GREAT vid thank you Wonderhussy...
Another great video. I love your spirit of adventure. I've hiked to the top of Whitney three times, always as a backpack and always from the West side. First time in 1965, then 1975 and one last time in early 2000's. Keep up your adventures.
This is my favorite channel. It's appropriate for all moods.
What a champ “a day hike summit” 💪 I did an overnighter and we woke up 3-4am to summit and catch the sunrise.
🤩one word MAJESTIC!! ok 3, congratulations WonderHussy!!
Always seen it looking from a distance , thank you for taking us along . Amazing views !!!!!