Mt Whitney as a DAY TRIP from Los Angeles - Sea Level to 14,500 feet

This is a fantastic destination and the highest point in the lower 48 States. I had always wanted to get up there and lucked into picking up the single permit available for the rest of the season (when I looked). After a two-hour sleep, I drove out of LA and towards the mountains. This video chronicles the action from the day.
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[@pathalderman7051]

I love this! It brings back memories of our ultrarunner group's (from San Diego) trip to Mt Whitney in 1989. It was so beautiful and so much fun. Permits were not needed then. It took me 11:30 and it was a tough run! Thank you for letting me relive the adventure!

[@marcump]

One of the nicer videos I''ve watched for Whitney.. it's more like tagging along. I'm planning a trip out from Alabama when I retire in 2024.. I'm hoping I can catch it in good weather like you had here.. I've climbed a few 14ers in Colorado while living there for about 10 years.. I'm currently near sea level being only about 80 miles from the Gulf Coast. I acclimated fairly quickly last time I did a trip back to Colorado so I'm hoping I won't have any issues with the trip to the Sierras. Great video.. really enjoyed it.

[@jasonthomas16]

Want to hike there someday. Crazy that the highest and lowest point in the lower 48 are right next to each other.

[@FullTiltWard]

It is super cool, you are right. Old Badwater course.

[@DougSilton]

Woot! A Kerry Ward Full Tilt premiere … adventure awaits!

[@SeeChadRun]

I don't know why, but watching your videos makes me smile! Thanks for sharing.

[@aliensoup2420]

3:53... Whitney is the peak on the right side of the frame. It looks lower because it is farther back. The rocky hills he is driving through are the Alabama Hills, a popular location for Hollywood films including countless old westerns, and many contemporary movies such as Tremors, Iron Man, Gladiator, and too many more to mention.

[@neilcavill1884]

We are blessed to have a filmmaker like yourself....

[@FullTiltWard]

LOL now that might be a bit strong. But certainly appreciated.

[@daveh9790]

Love it. Keep living the dream buddy 🇬🇧

[@nsc4239]

I've lived in Ca for 15 years and NEVER explored. I need to start. My kids are grown now. Lol. Thank you for the awesome views!!!!

[@WestShoreMan]

Wow! Really fast! Surprised you didn’t hurl!

[@FullTiltWard]

It has happened before!

[@aliensoup2420]

26:00... "the Notch" is the final crest beneath the summit on the Mountaineer's Route. On the upper Main Trail you are only looking between the spires that comprise the spiny ridge of the mountain.

[@trevorskates94]

Whoa, I myself got the very last permit of the year for Whitney. In Mid July, I'm flying from Colorado and doing it in one day as well, going for mountaineers route. Great video, I can't wait to experience this myself.

[@jonahzieske8834]

Great content and great tips for a novice backpacker.

[@yjung315]

Thank you for sharing your videos! I really enjoyed it and awesome job!

[@wingtaylor9175]

Nice work up and down in a day! This one is on the list for sure!

[@FullTiltWard]

Wing, you'd love it. Such a quality route with great variety and a noteworthy reward, hey Mr. Bagger?

[@jbrunsaz4610]

Awesome video Kerry, inspiring as always!

[@FullTiltWard]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it.

[@marlinweekley51]

Enjoyed “coming along” on the trip up - nice video 👍 love trail dogs - pet every one , with owners permission of course 😀🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@FullTiltWard]

Glad you enjoyed it. And heck yes, a little dog-energy out in nature is just the ticket.

[@Bulldawg1975]

Great video! Love your infectious enthusiasm!

[@aliensoup2420]

7:50... the 97 switchbacks refers to only the number of switchbacks between Trail Camp at 12,000 ft. , and Trail Crest at 13,000+ ft. (starting at 22:12). There are countless other switchbacks before that.

[@BlackCountryBloke]

Thanks for another great video, Kerry. Your joie de vivre is inspiring.

[@FullTiltWard]

Wow, thank you! And definite bonus point for using the French correctly!

[@rescue1512]

thanks for the quick look at Mt. Whitney!

[@FullTiltWard]

You bet!

[@foggyminer]

almost missed the premier

[@FullTiltWard]

Glad to know you snuck in under the wire

[@joahiking475]

Awesome!

[@YourSmilingWhen]

What a beautiful hike and adventure. Great day to get out there! Love your positive energy man - always great to watch

[@FullTiltWard]

Awww thanks, my friend. Gotta keep things +

[@skeptikz009]

wow! such an amazing hike/run thanks for another great adventure video!!!! i wanted to say that i pushed my limits a bit the other day by 8kms from 22kms to 30kms and did 2000 meters vert hiked up to mount webb near chilliwack lake i guess onto the next goal of a marathon walk

[@FullTiltWard]

That is awesome, my friend. Super solid figures on your adventure, too. 2000M of vert is a good day no matter how far you went.

[@ThePoohat]

always enjoy your videos Kerry, even when i am late

[@nedjinski]

Another excellent video - thanks Kerry!

[@FullTiltWard]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

Nice one. Doggies were a nice little touch at the end

[@RunDaddyO]

Gorgeous. And another great adventure. Thanks for taking us along.

[@Durphairds]

Great video Kerry! Stunning scenery there for sure. Once again, thanks for the inspiration to seek adventures!

[@scottmcintyre571]

Great video Kerry, would love to check that area out in the future. Imagine doing the original Badwater Course and having to summit Mt Whitney. I know Matt has a great story of his Badwater experience in 2005.

[@denisesteele-turtlerunners8808]

Another awesome Kerry adventure

[@funiguy8779]

Absolutely sick scenery Kerry, Wow!! Thx for another great video, inspirational stuff.

[@aliensoup2420]

If you don't like messing with ice and snow, late September is the best time to try the Mountaineer's Rt. There are different opinions on this. Many people prefer to do it in snow because it is easier to climb snow than the bare rocks beneath. The slope above Iceberg Lake is loose scree, which is very difficult and tiresome to scramble over. I can attest to that, but I hate slippery snow and ice. The final technical climb above the Notch nearly always has some ice or snow. It was sufficiently clear when I did it. The spot I would be more cautious about snow and ice is the Ebersbacher Ledges at the start of the trail.

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Is this your first time on Mt Whitney? Awesome video! 🌤

[@thomasanderson5033]

Awesome video! and thank you for the inspiration!!

[@Drube2]

Another outstanding and inspiring video Kerry! You’re so rad!

[@garethlewis6633]

The views from up there were insane!

[@FullTiltWard]

So cool to see everything from up there. Views for daze!

[@jasonthomas16]

Easy to watch watch this one haha. I finished the 7 hour Cocodona 250

[@FullTiltWard]

Yeah, a virtual sprint after that monster, right?

[@TechnoCraftGaming]

Amazing! :)

[@rideracerepeat848]

Awesome video Kerry!

[@FullTiltWard]

Thanks so much, Scott. I know you can get up there, too.

[@Ryan-dc6lj]

amazing trail, great content

[@MissEwe]

15:46 hashtag Full Tilt Chipmunk 🔥🤘💯

[@FullTiltWard]

Long live the hashtag....!

[@MissEwe]

@@FullTiltWard indeed !

[@johngotsit]

BEAST

[@runningtowardultra7183]

Another great video as always! Kerry, where did you get the pouch that hangs from the front of your vest? Is that where you keep your phone?

[@earth2earl]

Great video, thumbs up! Just one peace of constructive critisism is to have less of the selfie as you hike and more of the trail and scenery. Thanks.

[@4lifesponge]

Great video! Do you need a permit if you’re not spending the night on the mountain?

[@kcapkcans]

there's no thumbs down on this...

[@brianolsen9286]

You didn’t look anything up before you went. You had no idea what mountain was Whitney, and no idea of any of the landmarks along the way. I’m guessing you feel you’re fit enough to get through anything, but someday you might regret that lack of preparation. With that said I enjoyed your video.

[@Beyondaredhorizon]

This is AMAZING! How long did it take you?

[@ninjaboy2000]

Do you need a permit to go to lone pine lake?

[@elvay6847]

No permit required

[@ninjaboy2000]

@@elvay6847 Ty!

[@Drube2]

Ever consider running Badwater Ultra Marathon?

[@FullTiltWard]

I would consider it for sure. But it is a grueling event for certain. Number of friends who have endured it in the past. Trail and dirt are my happy place, though. Baking asphalt? Not as much. But it is Badwater, after all.....