Kindle Free Pick of the Week - Hiking Mt. Whitney

Co-founders of Trans-Sierra Xtreme (TSX) Challenge, Chris Casado and Mike Murphy are passionate about exploring the Sierra backcountry. They’ve spent countless summers camping in secluded lake basins, crossing high alpine passes, following rushing rivers, and climbing majestic peaks. Hiking Mt. Whitney: A Guide to the Ultimate Trans-Sierra Trek, is your personal guide to their favorite trans-Sierra adventure, a week long journey across remote sections of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to the summit of Mt. Whitney (14,505 feet). Learn the nuts and bolts of planning a multi-day backcountry trek, including gear, permits, transportation, weather and safety considerations, and protecting your food from bears. The guide book contains model itineraries for a 7 or 8 day trans-Sierra trek to Mt. Whitney, including detailed day-by-day trail notes with basic maps, pictures, mileage and tips on alternate campsites. Get ready for an inspirational adventure of a lifetime.