Mt. Whitney from the Alabama Hills --- the destination

At the Mt. Whitney trailhead, elevation ~8700 ft.

At Trail Camp, elevation 12000 ft (3:00 PM)

Alpenglow on the Sierra crest (6:00 AM)

The summit assault team (7:00 AM)

Mt. Whitney (lower peak in center) from Trail Camp

At Trail Crest, elevation ~13800 ft.

Success!!!!!!!!!!! At the summit, elevation 14496 ft (12:30 PM)

Descent through a snowfield

Safe return back at the trailhead (8:30 PM)