Symptoms of Whitney fever
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Regarding your story on preparing for Mt. Whitney [“Peak Condition,” July 5]: In 1948, some friends and I hiked Mt. Whitney carrying firewood and a watermelon to our campsite. Although the foolishness of youth was in full display, I’m glad we did it.
Harry Gage
Pasadena
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I attempted my first climb of Mt. Whitney in September of 1953. No registration necessary, and I think we only met three groups of people.
Alan Weeks
Eagle Rock
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My husband will celebrate his 60th birthday with friends at the top of Mt. Whitney. Since we live at sea level, he plans to take a great many hikes at altitude to prepare.... I’m content to stay at the trail head waiting for his return with cold refreshments, which I’m sure will be consumed well after dark.
Barbara Ledterman
Los Alamitos
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