USA/California: Mt Whitney – At the Top

After the Sierra Crest, you don’t gain much elevation en route to the Mt Whitney true top, but rather traverse along the ridge. Stunning views about, as well as peculiar snow fields where the snow has melted into spikes bu the summer sun. Once at the top, you have 360 panorama of the mountains and the valley to the east. Mission accomplished. Just 11 miles to descend now…