| Activation Date: 14 October 2017 | |
| Transport: Hike | Distance: 22 miles |
| Elev. gain: 6200ft | Time: 12-16 hours |
| Rig(s): Yaesu FT-817 | Band(s): 40m, 20m SSB |
| Antenna(s): End-fed half-wave | |
| Cell Service: Marginal to moderate (T-Mobile) | |
| Parking: Whitney Portal | |
| Trailhead: Whitney Portal | |
| Fees/Permits: $15 – lottery/quota system | |
| Route: Mount Whitney Trail | |
| Dogs: No | Toilet: Yes |
Mount Whitney is the highest summit in the contiguous United States and the Sierra Nevada, with an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 m). Last year, I summited it by doing it as a trail-run, getting the round trip done in 9 hours. This time, I wanted to experience it as a more traditional hike, with an overnight stay with friends along the trail before going up the summit. With the exception of losing my antenna to the mountain, it was practically a perfect trip.