Lone Pine Lake, Mt. Whitney
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Morning light at Trail Crest 13, 500 ft. We started from trail camp at 3am with our headlamps.
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Morning light at trail crest
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Trail Crest - the morning sun is starting to peek through
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We're getting close - 1.9 miles to go
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Cabin at the top of Mt. Whitney
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"It's summit time" My hiking partner Rick and I. I actually had phone reception at the summit and was able to call Jan with the good news that we all made it safe and sound.
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Rick & Jim - Founding members of the 25 Step Club
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"25 Step Club" T-Shirts made for the occasion
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Flowers growing at 14,000 ft. in the cracks of the rocks
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1.9 miles to the summit - but NOT an easy 1.9 miles!
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Beautiful view of the Eastern Sierras at over 13,000 ft.
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The cables section of the 99 switchbacks
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On the way down the peak back to Trail camp. on the 99 switchbacks.
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Yeah! We made it! Rick, Alex, Mei Mei & Jim
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