Thank you for the comment and I am so glad that the videos can show you places you haven't seen. I hope you are still able to explore in your own way and see as much as you possibly can. Really appreciate the kind words
My best friend and I were there 50 years ago this last June. We were 17 years old in 1973. The memories are just like yesterday. Thank you for reminding myself of on of the best experiences of my life.
Thank you for a great video! I did the Whitney overnight when I was in my 20's - it was awesome! Last year, at 61, I only made it about 3/4 of the way up the 99 switchbacks on the 'day' hike. You've inspired me to try for an overnight permit next year and see if I can manage that at 63, lol!
Josh your California through my lens, and Through my Lens channels are absolutely incredible. A couple weeks ago I stumbled across your Route 66 video by chance as it was on my homepage. And ever since I have not been able to stop watching your videos. My sister did the trip back in 2016 And as a big car guy, it's something that I have always wanted to do myself. The way you documented that video was second to none. Your relationship with your dad is so fun on camera, and your trips are so well documented and narrated. Pretty rare for a channel to pull me in like that but you've definitely done it. Really enjoy your videos and look forward to crossing some of these trips off my bucket list. Seriously love your work.
SO cool, I am glad that video came across your page and thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. I am so glad the trips with my dad have connected so much with people it is a life highlight for me to be able to go on so many adventures with him!
I’ve been lucky enough to summit this mountain twice and watching your video made me re-live the moment and got emotional too. It is a unique experience, thank you so much for sharing 🥾🥾
Thanks so much. I did Whitney twice up and down in a day. To tell you how long ago it was... my pictures are all on slides. It was great seeing it again, one of the highlights of my life!!!
I’ve done Mt. Whitney overnight and let me tell you hiking this is no joke. You absolutely need to train otherwise you won’t be able to summit. It wiped me out at the end. Props to you Josh!! Keep up your amazing videos!!
Excellent, realistic account of your hike/climb. My wife & I have completed 40 of the 50 geographic Highpoints, but not Whitney. We did "bag" Mt Elbert (14,440) in Colorado several years ago. That's the highest we've been! Congratulations! Well done video & thanks for posting it!
Your videos and sceneries etc make it easy to imagine being on the Trail with you! But at 70 and walked alot over the years I like watching you good folks going up Mt Whitney rather than trying to do it and be happy and have fun doing it physically.
you are the best to show exactly what i want to see .you are feeding my soul indeed whenever i feel hungry ,but love to see your pops in every video .may God live him long healthy life .
Congrats Josh for another epic adventure hiking Mt Whitney and also visiting the lowest point in Death Valley. Only thing left is to hike Mt Denali with your friends.
I did this in one day on June 17, 2014 and it was one of the defining experiences of my young adulthood. I live a couple thousand miles away, but I hope to get back someday. Thanks for this awesome tribute to the best mountain.
I was 18 when I backpacked on the Sierra Trail for a week with my Explorer Post. We made our final goal of climbing Mt. Whitney summit and then took the switchbacks down that same day. It was fun to backpack with my friends, but I didn't think it was such a big deal at the time. Watching your video now brings back good memories and makes me proud of our accomplishment. ❤
This is a killer year to go in September cuz there was still a lot of water and snow. You got perfect weather. And I think mountain house beef stroganoff is my fav. Tho their lasagna is solid but I bring some extra parmigiana cheese. For breakfast I usually cold soak oatmeal with powdered cream by Judees and cranberries and raisins and almonds and walnuts and pecans and cinnamon that I premake. What a wonderful sunrise!!! Thanks for sharing that. I’ve watched ppl hike Whitney for years but I never realized it took you to the back side of the mountain. I know it can be freezing there. So many take their sleeping bags to wrap around them at the top. Congrats on summitting. You were wise to break it up cuz that elevation is intense. Oh and I’m with Jared. PBJ on a tortilla is great. But the portal store is the best way to reward that kind of epic adventure with your friends. Thanks for posting
Wonderful video. Best I have seen of this hike. you captured it for us who are too old to do. My Son did it. Now I know what he did. He doesn't share much. Thanks.
Josh man…. This is the best video I’ve seen of a Mt Whitney summit.. It really put me there, it was like watching a 3D model of the topography, and the footage right before sunrise was EPIC. Thanks!
My friends (Matt & Ryan) and I were so stoked to run into you at Lone Pine Lake! Such a cool trail encounter. We did this as a day hike and summited the day after you, and we were completely drained by the end of it. It's awesome to be able to re-live the hike again through this video. Congrats to you guys on your summit and great to meet you!
Thank you for taking me with you on this epic hike! Your honest down to earth commentaries are greatly appreciated by ordinary people who cannot or wouldn’t do this hike! Many more adventures !
Nicely done. I ended up day hiking it about 20 years ago and like you did a few training hikes at Mt. Baldy before I went. Though I made it I won't do it again due to getting a mild case of HAPE at that altitude. Enjoyed your camera work as always and brought back some memories. Thanks!!
Very nice! I did this back when I was 21 with 60 pound pack, spent the night and then continued on to the Muir trail. When I got to the top a sailplane buzzed the summit a couple of times before disappearing to the south. Good memories…thanks
Hello!!! Wow, thank you for taking us on your grest adventure to Mount Whitney. Its beautiful!! Your audio was fantastic. I always enjoy watching you. The sunrise 🌅 was amazing. Just so breathtaking. I can't hike like this anymore. But, by you taking us along, it gives us a glimce of whst beauty God has created for us. I do enjoy your father also.. Great team. God Bless you. Have a wonderful week. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE SPECTACULAR VIDEO. ALL YOUR VIDEOS ARE Awesome.
Unreal. I would love to do this! So many different scenery changes and you really did have amazing weather. I would also win (lose?) the pack weight contest. I go super heavy. Also, Kirby is my soul brother I never knew. I love his out of fumes enthusiasm haha.
I did Whitney back in Aug. 1984. It was part of a week long backpacking trip. We entered Symmes Creek trailhead, went over Shepherd Pass, cross country into Wright Lakes, then south to Crabtree Meadow, and Guitar Lake. Went up the switchbacks on the west side, dropped the packs at Trailcrest, day hiked the peak, then down Whitney Portal Trail.
Sweet video. My college friends and I climbed Whitney in one day back in 1996. This was before you needed a permit. 22 miles round trip. Never knew what knee pain was like until I did that hike. I couldn't even bend my knees once we got back down to the cars at night fall. We had a blast and it was a beautiful hike. Great memories.
I climbed Mt Whitney as part of my JMT hike in 2015 (NOBO, so with only a day pack!). The hardest and most rewarding thing I've ever done. Thank you for taking me back with out the aches and pains and tears 😛
Thank you for taking us to the summit of Mt. Whitney! Just breathtaking views! Your dedication to taking stunning videos while hiking just shows how passionate you are on creating great content. Probably one of the best on your California Through My Lens channel too! Keep up the good work Josh!
WOW!!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!! Thank you for taking us along. Your friends look like they’re super cool, and a cameo appearance from Pops! What else could’ve we asked for?!! 🙌🏽
Nice video. What I find amazing is that from where you were standing, only about 150 miles away is the LOWEST point in North America and one of the lowest in the world. When people say how the rest of the world is so much better or grander than the U.S., it's things like this that I ask them if they've ever seen or done. When they say NO (as they usually do), it shows how little they know. I haven't climbed Whitney, but as having lived in 40 states, I've been over 14,000 a few times in Colorado. You guys were very good at not having altitude sickness or getting dizzy. I'll never forget my 1st time and I thought I was going to faint after moving too fast. Next time, if I get to go, I'm bringing either O2 or an concentrator to breathe better.
Josh...another AMAZING hike! The views were incredible! I'm sure it pales in comparison to actually being there and sharing it with close friends. Hope Amy and the twins are doing well🥰
Josh, of all the material I watched prepping for Mt. Whitney, this video was the most well-rounded in helping me prepare for the trek and knowing what to expect along the way. The one thing I kept in my mind was the joy I'd get from holding my poles above my head shouting "It's the hut!!" -- best feeling ever. Keep up the great content. Also, tell Jared I mimicked with the PB and Honey tortilla thing, and they were indeed superb! Cheers.
I did this hike twice. The first time, I was 10 years old and it was a day hike. I couldn't make it to the top due to altitude sickness. I stopped around the switchbacks after the rocky lake. The second attempt was just a few years later and an overnight hike. Still couldn't make it to the top. That was almost 20 years ago, so one of these days I'll try and complete it.
Thanks for letting me share in your long trek to summit Mt. Whitney! It was fun-wish I could make it up there myself. All the best on your future climbing adventures!
This brings back so many memories. My dad did this hike to the peak with a lot of my family many years ago. I might have been 12 or so, but I remember going up to Lone Pine Lake with our dog at the time. Seeing the trail up to that point reminds me of when the dog and I would walk along the left side of that lake, looking for crawdads. I remember being nervous for our dog because of the rocks, and the potential of slipping in, only for her to just jump in voluntarily and loving it. That being about 20 years ago, she had since passed, but seeing stuff like that just reminds me of all the beautiful positive memories I had with my childhood dog.
Can’t believe all the services now. Looks like the outhouses are well ai tai Ed and a store and restaurant at Whitney portal is amazing. When my dad and I hiked Whitney there was just a parking lot there. .. didn’t have to worry about snow on our hike.
SO GOOD to see you online again!! I've summited Whitney 3 times..each time was awesome! I usually spend a day at the portal to acclimate then heading to the meadows at 10k for a night then stay at 12k trail camp the next day for the night then get up at 3:30 am then grab our day packs to go to the summit by noon. It's amazing how the extra o2 on the way down gives you more energy!
This video is the first one I have seen from you. I Watch other TH-cam hikers and I like the way you made mount Whitney hike. It really give us a real good glimpse at the challenge and the beauty of this hike. I really enjoyed it. Which Mountain would you recommand training at before hitting mount Whitney? Which one would you condider a baby mount Whitney?
I'm 73 and have not and will never hike anything more demanding than the Chimney Tops in the Smokies (several times!), lol. But this video is amazing, beautiful, well executed and extremely informative. Thank you for sharing your trip and best of luck on all future ones!
I love your Chanel is one of my favorites, and a big respect for you when you reach the top you are face time with you dad , that is say a lot for you how nice and respectful person you are , and also most time your travel with your dad ,which not many people do that, Thanks again for this amazing beautiful episode, p
I have seen a number of vids for this hike but have to say, yours is pretty much my favorite and has given me the best feel for how it is. I am an old guy who always wanted to do the hike but waited too long. You brought it home to me as close to if I had done it myself. You are very good at what you do and see things from the typical person who does not do extreme things or even very tough things. I like your simple approach and non-padded approach to things. Just say it how it is and to the point with visuals to support. Excellent. When you and your friends reached the summit, I felt exhilarated like I had done it with you and felt like I had moist eyes. You did it for me. Thank you. Cannot do a video any better than that.
Wow wow like always the best quality videos,pictures,and we learn a lot because your Chanel explains all important details people need to know, Thanks again for all your hard work to share this amazing nature and places , heloo from California ,
Thanks you for the video and your excitements. It brought back memories from my 3 trips to Mt Whitney. With a few college friends we did it in one day, starting at the portal at 9 am and didn't get back down until past 10 pm. The second trip we camped at trail camp at 12,000 ft just before the switchbacks, and the last trip we spent the night inside the cabin (research building) to avoid the cold and wind. At 14, 500 ft, it was difficult to get a good night sleep, but it was worth it to see the sunrise from the top of Mt Whitney. Now, I'm too old to do it again even for nostalgia.
I summited in 2016. Awesome hike. We stayed at trail camp also. My pack was ridiculously heavy with water as it was my first backpacking trip ever and I didn't know what to expect. Definitely challenging but spectacular. I enjoyed watching your summit.
great video - really cool seeing Iceberg Lake from the summit. Brings me back to '03 when we did the East Buttress / then down the Mountaineers Route. Thanks for sharing and bringing back great memories!
WOW WOW WOW! Amazing hike! Your videos are always amazing but this hike was just wow! I told my husband we need to do this hike. It’s on my bucket list! Thank you for sharing! 🙏
Great video, bringing back memories. Along with 2 work buddies, we did this as a day hike on a Saturday in the late 80's, no permit required then. I do not recall there being so many water crossings along the trail, maybe because we did it in June. Back then the trail head was just a small parking lot, we had to park a mile down the road.
Fantastic video of your journey up the mountain! I'm 61, bad knees and just not as young as I used to be :-) Seeing the trek from start to the top was epic, the scenery was incredible and I think you had the perfect weather for your trip. Keep up the great work, love your channel!
Thank you for taking me places I can no longer go.
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Now I do my climbing like Pops did on this one.
This comment made me tear up so much. Made me appreciate all my adventures so much more.🩵
Thank you for the comment and I am so glad that the videos can show you places you haven't seen. I hope you are still able to explore in your own way and see as much as you possibly can. Really appreciate the kind words
Awww...places I may never go 😮
My best friend and I were there 50 years ago this last June. We were 17 years old in 1973. The memories are just like yesterday. Thank you for reminding myself of on of the best experiences of my life.
Thank you for a great video! I did the Whitney overnight when I was in my 20's - it was awesome! Last year, at 61, I only made it about 3/4 of the way up the 99 switchbacks on the 'day' hike. You've inspired me to try for an overnight permit next year and see if I can manage that at 63, lol!
That was just fantastic!
Josh your California through my lens, and Through my Lens channels are absolutely incredible. A couple weeks ago I stumbled across your Route 66 video by chance as it was on my homepage. And ever since I have not been able to stop watching your videos. My sister did the trip back in 2016 And as a big car guy, it's something that I have always wanted to do myself. The way you documented that video was second to none.
Your relationship with your dad is so fun on camera, and your trips are so well documented and narrated. Pretty rare for a channel to pull me in like that but you've definitely done it. Really enjoy your videos and look forward to crossing some of these trips off my bucket list. Seriously love your work.
SO cool, I am glad that video came across your page and thanks so much for taking the time to let me know. I am so glad the trips with my dad have connected so much with people it is a life highlight for me to be able to go on so many adventures with him!
The mountain scenery is spectacular.
I’ve been lucky enough to summit this mountain twice and watching your video made me re-live the moment and got emotional too. It is a unique experience, thank you so much for sharing 🥾🥾
Awesome hike and video!
Thanks so much. I did Whitney twice up and down in a day. To tell you how long ago it was... my pictures are all on slides. It was great seeing it again, one of the highlights of my life!!!
Thanks for taking us along. This is one of your best videos! Loved it.
So kind of you to say that, really appreciate the support
I’ve done Mt. Whitney overnight and let me tell you hiking this is no joke. You absolutely need to train otherwise you won’t be able to summit. It wiped me out at the end. Props to you Josh!! Keep up your amazing videos!!
Agreed, it is a tough hike and training is a must
Beyond the obvious training your cardio capacity and overall strength, how do you recommend that one train if one lives at sea level?
Excellent, realistic account of your hike/climb. My wife & I have completed 40 of the 50 geographic Highpoints, but not Whitney. We did "bag" Mt Elbert (14,440) in Colorado several years ago. That's the highest we've been! Congratulations! Well done video & thanks for posting it!
Another awesome video. Your film quality and cinematography are absolutely brilliant here!
Really kind of you to say that, very much appreciate it!
Inspiring trip. Best one I've seen on Mt Whitney yet.
This may be my new favorite video of yours. That was amazing!!! Congrats on a job well done and thanks for sharing that!
Really appreciate that! You have seen a ton of them so that is kind words!
There is NOTHING like going up the switches and seeing the sun coming up as YOU look down on it!
Your videos and sceneries etc make it easy to imagine being on the Trail with you! But at 70 and walked alot over the years I like watching you good folks going up Mt Whitney rather than trying to do it and be happy and have fun doing it physically.
Another great video 🎉🎉Than you!!!😊
Pretty Epic Sunset 🌞🥾&Hike Thanks Josh & Friends👏🏽💪🏽
What a bunch of great guys,i wish them the best in life
you are the best to show exactly what i want to see .you are feeding my soul indeed whenever i feel hungry ,but love to see your pops in every video .may God live him long healthy life .
Congrats Josh for another epic adventure hiking Mt Whitney and also visiting the lowest point in Death Valley. Only thing left is to hike Mt Denali with your friends.
pb&j goes with anything. thanks for the great video!
I did this in one day on June 17, 2014 and it was one of the defining experiences of my young adulthood. I live a couple thousand miles away, but I hope to get back someday. Thanks for this awesome tribute to the best mountain.
Heyy I hike quite often with ease ,done 20 miles+ hike in a day, is it just a hike bc I don’t really have rock climbing experience.
I was 18 when I backpacked on the Sierra Trail for a week with my Explorer Post. We made our final goal of climbing Mt. Whitney summit and then took the switchbacks down that same day.
It was fun to backpack with my friends, but I didn't think it was such a big deal at the time.
Watching your video now brings back good memories and makes me proud of our accomplishment. ❤
What an epic adventure! So many amazing views. Made all the better being able to experience it with your friends
This is a killer year to go in September cuz there was still a lot of water and snow. You got perfect weather. And I think mountain house beef stroganoff is my fav. Tho their lasagna is solid but I bring some extra parmigiana cheese. For breakfast I usually cold soak oatmeal with powdered cream by Judees and cranberries and raisins and almonds and walnuts and pecans and cinnamon that I premake. What a wonderful sunrise!!! Thanks for sharing that. I’ve watched ppl hike Whitney for years but I never realized it took you to the back side of the mountain. I know it can be freezing there. So many take their sleeping bags to wrap around them at the top. Congrats on summitting. You were wise to break it up cuz that elevation is intense. Oh and I’m with Jared. PBJ on a tortilla is great. But the portal store is the best way to reward that kind of epic adventure with your friends. Thanks for posting
Love to see your emotion come thru at the summit. Truly a special moment you for guys ✨
Wonderful video. Best I have seen of this hike. you captured it for us who are too old to do. My Son did it. Now I know what he did. He doesn't share much. Thanks.
Josh man…. This is the best video I’ve seen of a Mt Whitney summit.. It really put me there, it was like watching a 3D model of the topography, and the footage right before sunrise was EPIC. Thanks!
My friends (Matt & Ryan) and I were so stoked to run into you at Lone Pine Lake! Such a cool trail encounter. We did this as a day hike and summited the day after you, and we were completely drained by the end of it. It's awesome to be able to re-live the hike again through this video. Congrats to you guys on your summit and great to meet you!
Thank you for taking me with you on this epic hike! Your honest down to earth commentaries are greatly appreciated by ordinary people who cannot or wouldn’t do this hike! Many more adventures !
Josh, I want to thank you for sharing your incredible second trip to the summit of Mt Whitney! Your trip was beautiful to watch.
Nicely done. I ended up day hiking it about 20 years ago and like you did a few training hikes at Mt. Baldy before I went. Though I made it I won't do it again due to getting a mild case of HAPE at that altitude. Enjoyed your camera work as always and brought back some memories. Thanks!!
Please do the planning video. This video is the best one of Whitney I’ve seen. Thanks!
Will do! Hoping to shoot it in the next week or so. Thanks for the kind words!
Very nice!
I did this back when I was 21 with 60 pound pack, spent the night and then continued on to the Muir trail.
When I got to the top a sailplane buzzed the summit a couple of times before disappearing to the south.
Good memories…thanks
I wish I was young and in shape enough to do something like this. Great video.
Hello!!! Wow, thank you for taking us on your grest adventure to Mount Whitney. Its beautiful!! Your audio was fantastic. I always enjoy watching you. The sunrise 🌅 was amazing. Just so breathtaking. I can't hike like this anymore. But, by you taking us along, it gives us a glimce of whst beauty God has created for us. I do enjoy your father also.. Great team. God Bless you.
Have a wonderful week. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE SPECTACULAR VIDEO.
ALL YOUR VIDEOS ARE Awesome.
Unreal. I would love to do this! So many different scenery changes and you really did have amazing weather. I would also win (lose?) the pack weight contest. I go super heavy. Also, Kirby is my soul brother I never knew. I love his out of fumes enthusiasm haha.
I did Whitney back in Aug. 1984. It was part of a week long backpacking trip. We entered Symmes Creek trailhead, went over Shepherd Pass, cross country into Wright Lakes, then south to Crabtree Meadow, and Guitar Lake. Went up the switchbacks on the west side, dropped the packs at Trailcrest, day hiked the peak, then down Whitney Portal Trail.
summited 10/23, so amazing...congrats to all who trek in the gorgeous places that were made for us
Sweet video. My college friends and I climbed Whitney in one day back in 1996. This was before you needed a permit. 22 miles round trip. Never knew what knee pain was like until I did that hike. I couldn't even bend my knees once we got back down to the cars at night fall. We had a blast and it was a beautiful hike. Great memories.
I climbed Mt Whitney as part of my JMT hike in 2015 (NOBO, so with only a day pack!). The hardest and most rewarding thing I've ever done. Thank you for taking me back with out the aches and pains and tears 😛
Thank you for taking us to the summit of Mt. Whitney! Just breathtaking views! Your dedication to taking stunning videos while hiking just shows how passionate you are on creating great content. Probably one of the best on your California Through My Lens channel too! Keep up the good work Josh!
Really appreciate the kind words! I wanted to make the best video I could to show people what this hike was like
WOW!!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!!
Thank you for taking us along. Your friends look like they’re super cool, and a cameo appearance from Pops! What else could’ve we asked for?!! 🙌🏽
AGREED!
haha thanks so much Violet, I am glad you enjoyed it!
What a marvelous experience. I wished I could have done it. My health prevents me, but my heart is full.
I vote in favor for the PB&j tortilla! I haven't had it with jelly. But just peanut butter and the tortilla was an absolute treat.
haha Jerrod will be excited
Summited with my best friends and daughters over thirty years ago. Thanks for bringing back the great memories.
Wow! That's all I can say, WOW! Thank you so much for taking me along too.
Nice video. What I find amazing is that from where you were standing, only about 150 miles away is the LOWEST point in North America and one of the lowest in the world. When people say how the rest of the world is so much better or grander than the U.S., it's things like this that I ask them if they've ever seen or done. When they say NO (as they usually do), it shows how little they know. I haven't climbed Whitney, but as having lived in 40 states, I've been over 14,000 a few times in Colorado. You guys were very good at not having altitude sickness or getting dizzy. I'll never forget my 1st time and I thought I was going to faint after moving too fast. Next time, if I get to go, I'm bringing either O2 or an concentrator to breathe better.
Thanks!
Wow as a Californian idea I've always wanted to summit this one. I've hiked San Gorgonio but MT. Whitney is definitely a must
You should do it, it is something you will never forget
Josh...another AMAZING hike! The views were incredible! I'm sure it pales in comparison to actually being there and sharing it with close friends. Hope Amy and the twins are doing well🥰
I was there at the summit last August with my brother. Definitely a wonderful experience. Nice footage by the way. 👍
My daughter used to work on that trail. Thanks I always wondered what it was like.
No problem, glad you could see it
Josh, of all the material I watched prepping for Mt. Whitney, this video was the most well-rounded in helping me prepare for the trek and knowing what to expect along the way. The one thing I kept in my mind was the joy I'd get from holding my poles above my head shouting "It's the hut!!" -- best feeling ever. Keep up the great content. Also, tell Jared I mimicked with the PB and Honey tortilla thing, and they were indeed superb! Cheers.
So glad the video was helpful and I am glad you were able to do the hike!
Congratulations Josh, beautiful place 👍👍👏👏❤❤
Loved the cameo appearance of Pops
haha I thought it was fun to add in as well!
I did this hike twice. The first time, I was 10 years old and it was a day hike. I couldn't make it to the top due to altitude sickness. I stopped around the switchbacks after the rocky lake. The second attempt was just a few years later and an overnight hike. Still couldn't make it to the top. That was almost 20 years ago, so one of these days I'll try and complete it.
Thanks for letting me share in your long trek to summit Mt. Whitney! It was fun-wish I could make it up there myself. All the best on your future climbing adventures!
This brings back so many memories. My dad did this hike to the peak with a lot of my family many years ago. I might have been 12 or so, but I remember going up to Lone Pine Lake with our dog at the time. Seeing the trail up to that point reminds me of when the dog and I would walk along the left side of that lake, looking for crawdads. I remember being nervous for our dog because of the rocks, and the potential of slipping in, only for her to just jump in voluntarily and loving it. That being about 20 years ago, she had since passed, but seeing stuff like that just reminds me of all the beautiful positive memories I had with my childhood dog.
Can’t believe all the services now. Looks like the outhouses are well ai tai Ed and a store and restaurant at Whitney portal is amazing. When my dad and I hiked Whitney there was just a parking lot there. .. didn’t have to worry about snow on our hike.
SO GOOD to see you online again!! I've summited Whitney 3 times..each time was awesome! I usually spend a day at the portal to acclimate then heading to the meadows at 10k for a night then stay at 12k trail camp the next day for the night then get up at 3:30 am then grab our day packs to go to the summit by noon. It's amazing how the extra o2 on the way down gives you more energy!
This video is the first one I have seen from you. I Watch other TH-cam hikers and I like the way you made mount Whitney hike. It really give us a real good glimpse at the challenge and the beauty of this hike. I really enjoyed it. Which Mountain would you recommand training at before hitting mount Whitney? Which one would you condider a baby mount Whitney?
Hi, I’d recommend San Gorgonio (SoCal) or White Mountain (sierras’ easiest 14’er)
I climbed this mountain while in college. So fun to watch your video and relive the memories.
Epic hike! Wish I was younger and good knees. Wow! Amazing trip of a lifetime. Thank you for this beautiful hike.❤
I'm 73 and have not and will never hike anything more demanding than the Chimney Tops in the Smokies (several times!), lol. But this video is amazing, beautiful, well executed and extremely informative. Thank you for sharing your trip and best of luck on all future ones!
Thank you PoPs and Josh. Another great time. Love you guys and Amy too 😉🇺🇸🙏😎🙃
Thank you, we appreciate the support!
Love to see your emotion come thru at the summit. Truly a special moment you for guys
Your channel is quickly becoming one of our favorites !
Really appreciate that!
Awesome video, watching this the night before attempting the summit tomorrow.
PB&J Burritos/Tortillas are awesome!
I love your Chanel is one of my favorites, and a big respect for you when you reach the top you are face time with you dad , that is say a lot for you how nice and respectful person you are , and also most time your travel with your dad ,which not many people do that, Thanks again for this amazing beautiful episode, p
I have seen a number of vids for this hike but have to say, yours is pretty much my favorite and has given me the best feel for how it is. I am an old guy who always wanted to do the hike but waited too long. You brought it home to me as close to if I had done it myself. You are very good at what you do and see things from the typical person who does not do extreme things or even very tough things. I like your simple approach and non-padded approach to things. Just say it how it is and to the point with visuals to support. Excellent. When you and your friends reached the summit, I felt exhilarated like I had done it with you and felt like I had moist eyes. You did it for me. Thank you. Cannot do a video any better than that.
So beautiful thank you for sharing❤️
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for going back up Mt Whitney and sharing it with us! Spectacular video 🗻⛰️🏔️🏞️
No problem, I was so happy to be able to do it again!
Truly amazing footage
Looks like an epic hike! Congrats for doing this one.
Amazing trip! Great views and advice- thanks!
Wow wow like always the best quality videos,pictures,and we learn a lot because your Chanel explains all important details people need to know, Thanks again for all your hard work to share this amazing nature and places , heloo from California ,
Thanks you for the video and your excitements. It brought back memories from my 3 trips to Mt Whitney. With a few college friends we did it in one day, starting at the portal at 9 am and didn't get back down until past 10 pm. The second trip we camped at trail camp at 12,000 ft just before the switchbacks, and the last trip we spent the night inside the cabin (research building) to avoid the cold and wind. At 14, 500 ft, it was difficult to get a good night sleep, but it was worth it to see the sunrise from the top of Mt Whitney. Now, I'm too old to do it again even for nostalgia.
I summited in 2016. Awesome hike. We stayed at trail camp also. My pack was ridiculously heavy with water as it was my first backpacking trip ever and I didn't know what to expect. Definitely challenging but spectacular. I enjoyed watching your summit.
What a beautiful hike and amazing circumstances. You get what you deserve and thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching it!
great video - really cool seeing Iceberg Lake from the summit. Brings me back to '03 when we did the East Buttress / then down the Mountaineers Route. Thanks for sharing and bringing back great memories!
Congrats on your summit Josh!! One of my favorite videos you've ever done. Thanks so much for taking us along, as always!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
WOW WOW WOW! Amazing hike! Your videos are always amazing but this hike was just wow! I told my husband we need to do this hike. It’s on my bucket list! Thank you for sharing! 🙏
Wow! Thank you for bringing us up the mountain with you ❤
No problem! Glad you enjoyed it!
Epic views for sure! nice work y'all!!
Thank you so much, this means a lot since I been craving this adventure for the longest! 🤗🤗
The views are phenomenal. Excellent video..
Fantastic hike - thank you for a wonderful video! I just put this hike on my bucket list.
Great footage, as always. One of the best done of the Whitney Trail. I've been up there a few times and it never gets old!
Awesome video, thanks for the great explanation. Going to check out the planning video. See you outside!
Awesome views! Thanks for sharing your success with your viewers!
No problem, thanks for watching!
LOOKS AMAZING!!!
Great video, bringing back memories. Along with 2 work buddies, we did this as a day hike on a Saturday in the late 80's, no permit required then. I do not recall there being so many water crossings along the trail, maybe because we did it in June. Back then the trail head was just a small parking lot, we had to park a mile down the road.
Awesome hike! Thank you for sharing!
I can tell you are a great guy to be around with!!
Jah Bless you and this videos🙏🏽
Fantastic video of your journey up the mountain! I'm 61, bad knees and just not as young as I used to be :-) Seeing the trek from start to the top was epic, the scenery was incredible and I think you had the perfect weather for your trip. Keep up the great work, love your channel!
I don’t usually comment on videos but had to on this one. The adventure you took was amazing and the video was so well done. Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for making this video!
My pleasure!