*** About Mount Whitney: Mount Whitney stands as the highest summit in the contiguous United States with an elevation of 14,505 feet. It is located in California’s Sierra Nevada and serves as a magnet for hikers and climbers from around the globe. Formed approximately 100 million years ago through geological processes involving the uplifting of granite, Mount Whitney is part of the Sierra Nevada Batholith. To the east, it dramatically descends into the Owens Valley, providing stunning panoramic views that have enthralled visitors and artists alike. The mountain also holds spiritual significance for the Native American tribes such as the Paiute and the Lone Pine, who have inhabited the surrounding areas for thousands of years.

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