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A Frightening Lesson | My Journey To Mount Whitney

Running For My Best Life 58,306 5 years ago
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Many of the items used in this adventure I purchased at REI ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป https://rei.pxf.io/APkk1D Specific Gear: Black Diamond Spot 350 Headlamp REI: https://rei.pxf.io/c/6193029/1483822/17195?prodsku=2027740003&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F202774%2Fblack-diamond-spot-400-headlamp&intsrc=APIG_11020 KEEN Men's Targhee Vent Mid-Hiking Boots REI https://rei.pxf.io/c/6193029/1483822/17195?prodsku=1277650006&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F127765%2Fkeen-targhee-vent-mid-hiking-boots-mens&intsrc=APIG_11020 Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets - Package of 30 REI: https://rei.pxf.io/c/6193029/1483822/17195?prodsku=1099060001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F109906%2Faquatabs-water-purification-tablets-package-of-30&intsrc=APIG_11020 I used the GoPro Hero 1, but here is a link to the GoPro Hero 10: Amazon: https://amzn.to/44gkGZd GoPro Chest Performance Chest Mount REI: https://rei.pxf.io/c/6193029/1483822/17195?prodsku=1485990001&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2Fproduct%2F148599%2Fgopro-chesty-performance-chest-mount&intsrc=APIG_11020 According to Wikipedia, Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m). It is located in East-Central California, on the boundary between California's Inyo and Tulare counties, 84.6 miles (136.2 km)west-northwest of the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park at 282 ft (86 m) below sea level. The Mount Whitney Trail is a trail that climbs Mount Whitney. It starts at Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine, California. The hike is about 22 mi (35 km) round trip, with an elevation gain of over 6,100 feet (1,860 m). It is an extremely popular trail, and its access is restricted by quotas from May to October. Products I use to make my videos: ๐ŸŽฅGoPro 10: https://amzn.to/3w5wSQK ๐Ÿ“ธSony Alpha ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/42uAwzR ๐ŸŽฌGoPro Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/4bmHyuh ๐ŸŽคRode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/494hxyi ๐ŸšDji mini 2 Camera Drone: https://amzn.to/49qDojt Running Gear I love: Garmin HRM Dual: https://amzn.to/3OsaMyg Ciele hats: https: //bit.ly/3GvhS1b Beat Earbuds: https://amzn.to/3uldRt2 Running Vest: https://amzn.to/3uqfrtB Goodr Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/3vWQJRV Boring Affiliate Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that I may receive a commission when you click on this link and make a purchase. Which, of course, I truly appreciate. This, however, has no bearing on my reviews of this product. Blah, blah, blah. You get it. ๐Ÿ‘‡CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE!๐Ÿ‘‡ https://www.youtube.com/c/RunningForMyBestLife?sub_confirmation=1 โฑTime Stampsโฑ 00:00 - Hello 00:30 - What I will be bringing 03:35 - My Journey begins 05:15 - Lone Pine Lake 06:10 - Outpost Camp 07:20 - Mirror Lake 08:00 - 6 miles in/Trailside Meadow 09:20 - Trail Camp 10:14 - 99 Switchbacks 11:00 - The Cables 12:55 - Trail Crest 14:43 - The Summit 15:25 - The Peak 17:55 - The lesson I learned 21:30 - My three tips for beginning hikers doing Mount Whitney To see my training stats, please head over to my Strava account: https://www.strava.com/athletes/49264984 To see more of my "adventures," please follow me on: IG: @runningformybestlife TikTok: @runningmybestlife #hikingmountwhitney #mountwhitney #hiking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonedub77 If you found this episode helpful or entertaining, please be sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE

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