I climbed the summit of Mount Whitney for the first time with two best friends. Mount Whitney, at 14,505 feet, is the tallest peak in the continental United States. #MountWhitney #Hiking # ...

Mount Whitney’s ability to allow him to simultaneously command U.S. and NATO forces is an increasingly important advantage in the 6th Fleet theater, which includes Europe and Africa, Anderson said.

According to reports, the deceased hiker has been identified as Taylor Rodriguez. Authorities believe he was "attempting" to summit Mount Whitney.

A search continues for a 29-year-old Texas man who vanished trying to solo climb icy Mount Whitney, Inyo County, California, rescuers say.

A search continues for a 29-year-old Texas man who vanished trying to solo climb icy Mount Whitney, Inyo County, California, rescuers say.