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USA > California > Southern Sierra Nevada > Sequoia National Park > [ Medium resolution ]

Panorama of Whitney Summit nr 1

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Accessibility from nearest trailhead or parking:  Hard walk (7 - 10 miles one way)
Comments:  After the immense struggle up the 99 switchbacks, the ascent to the summit acquired a new energy. I passed up a number of people in a group who had earlier passed me. I knew I would make it, and I had rationed out Gu to reinforce my blood sugar. The trail was definitely not as rough and boulder-jumping jagged as I last remember it 11 years ago. I was quite happy indeed to reach the summit and sign the register. The sky remained pretty clear and the view was incredible. Very quickly I reconnoitered around and decided to shoot first from the northeast side of the summit. This is that shot.
Photo info:  Photographer: Erik Goetze  Lens: 24mm  Film: unknown  Exposure: @f22
'Best of' rating: This panorama is rated as the 187th best.

 
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