Pictures
Mt Whitney from Horseshoe Meadow

Alpine Gold

This flower only grows at high altitudes above timber line. It is rooted in granite sand as there is no soil up here.

John Muir-Mount Whitney Trail Junction

This is where everybody stashes their packs as they continue on up to the Summit.

Switchbacks

Looking down on the switchbacks between Trail Camp and Trail Crest.

Mount Muir

Looking up towards Mount Muir from just below Trail Camp.