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Mt. Whitney


High Sierra, California USA


Trip Report
Mt Whitney: Photos
Saturday July 20, 2013 2:05pm
I'm too lazy to type much. It was fun, we climbed, here's some photos...

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top left corner top right corner
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bottom left corner bottom right corner

top left corner top right corner
Credit: fat-n-sassy
bottom left corner bottom right corner

top left corner top right corner
Credit: fat-n-sassy
bottom left corner bottom right corner

top left corner top right corner
Credit: fat-n-sassy
bottom left corner bottom right corner

top left corner top right corner
Credit: fat-n-sassy
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fat-n-sassy is a social climber from San Francity, CA.

Comments
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
  Jul 20, 2013 - 02:12pm PT
Awesome pics! What a blast :)

Are you feeling fat, and sassy?

[Click to View YouTube Video]
climbski2

Mountain climber
The Ocean
  Jul 20, 2013 - 02:16pm PT
I see peewee!

Lot better pics than most get!
fat-n-sassy

Social climber
San Francity, CA
Author's Reply  Jul 20, 2013 - 02:23pm PT
That video is amazing!
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
  Jul 20, 2013 - 02:23pm PT
The 99 switchbacks are STEEP.
RyanD

climber
  Jul 20, 2013 - 03:14pm PT
Killer!
survival

Big Wall climber
Terrapin Station
  Jul 20, 2013 - 10:32pm PT
Beautiful pictures F'n'S!

Thanks for the cool ride!
mooser

Trad climber
seattle
  Jul 21, 2013 - 12:21am PT
No need for words, fat...great shots of a truly beautiful place. Thanks!
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
  Jul 21, 2013 - 11:42pm PT
Love the shot looking over the camp stove
Charlie D.

Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
  Jul 21, 2013 - 11:49pm PT
Beautiful, thanks!
Gal

Trad climber
going big air to fakie
  Jul 22, 2013 - 12:55am PT
that looks awesome!
Stevee B

Trad climber
Oakland, CA
  Jul 22, 2013 - 04:15am PT
Oliver is that you?
fat-n-sassy

Social climber
San Francity, CA
Author's Reply  Jul 22, 2013 - 09:12am PT
Yep!
micronut

Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
  Jul 22, 2013 - 10:24am PT
Rad. Words would have just gotten in the way. Nice send.

Scott
Worster than you

Mountain climber
Lafayette, CA
  Jul 22, 2013 - 10:50am PT
That stove/peak photo is one of the best I've seen in long time. TFPU.
fat-n-sassy

Social climber
San Francity, CA
Author's Reply  Jul 22, 2013 - 10:54am PT
We went from iceberg lake to summit in 5 hours. Hike back to
Iceberg takes about two hours.

Climbing in a party of three doesn't have to slow you down much. We did it with one rope. Saved weight for sure, but everyone needs to be comfortable at the grade.
Ezra Ellis

Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
  Jul 22, 2013 - 03:15pm PT
Looks like a great time loved the marmot pic!!!!!
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Mt. Whitney - East Buttress 5.7 - High Sierra, California USA. Click to Enlarge
The route as seen from Iceberg Lake.
Photo: Chris McNamara
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Mt. Whitney - East Face 5.7 - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
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The route as seen from Iceberg Lake.
Mt. Whitney - Mountaineer's Route 3rd class - High Sierra, California USA. Click for details.
Mountaineer's Route, 3rd class
Mt. Whitney
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The route disappears behind the ridge and follows the gully to the summit.