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California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Mt. Whitney hiker who forged on after friend turned back is found dead

Winter ascents of Mt. Whitney are highly dangerous; multiple fatalities occurred this season as inexperienced or unprepared hikers attempted steep, icy sections alone.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mt. Whitney rescue team finds body that appears to be young missing hiker

A body matching Joseph Brambila’s description was recovered from the 99 Switchbacks on Mt. Whitney and awaits official coroner identification.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Mt. Whitney has already claimed a hiker's life, weeks into the snow season

Heavy snow and intense winds on Mt. Whitney created invisible, icy trails that caused a fatal fall and forced climbers to turn back.
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