LADIES WEEKEND OUT // MOUNT WHITNEY BACKPACKING

INFO & REGISTRATION


 

REGISTRATION for Backpacking programs OPEN JANUARY 2025!

We’re hosting another awesome Ladies Weekend Out event in the beautiful Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park and Inyo National Forest! Ten lucky ladies will have the opportunity to backpack along sections of the famous Pacific Crest, and John Muir Trail’s, as we make our way through some of the most breathtaking scenery the Sierra Nevada has to offer, on our way towards the coveted Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the continental United States, standing tall at 14,495’. Our all female guide team could not be more thrilled to lead an exceptional group of woman up the tallest peak in the US! If Mount Whitney is on the bucket list, then here’s the perfect opportunity for you to climb this peak with a special group of individuals.

Ladies Weekend Out Mount Whitney is 8 days and 7 nights in total and includes a pre-trip meetup and camping the day before, 7 days of guided backpacking and 6 nights camping in Sequoia & Kings Canyon and Inyo National Forest wilderness..

Our Ladies Weekend Out events are quickly becoming the go-to, all female climbing and backpacking events to attend! The smaller group size sets the stage for a more intimate weekend where participants get to know one-another and receive more personalized instruction and guidance. The relationships formed from our LWO events is what makes these weekends so special and such a success! We hope to see you out there, it's going to be another memorable Ladies Weekend Out event!

 

 
 

LADIES WEEKEND OUT MOUNT WHITNEY INFO


 

COST: $2,300

LOCATION: MOUNT WHITNEY ZONE, SEQUOIA/ KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK, INYO NATIONAL FOREST

TRIP DATES: 2025 dates TBA

 
  • COST INCLUDES

    7 guided days of backpacking in Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park, Inyo National Forest, and the Mount Whitney Zone

    Pre-trip camping on July 23rd at the Mount Whitney Climbing Ranch in Lone Pine

    Commercial wilderness camping permits for the above mentioned zones

    ***Please note, all guests must bring their own backpacking equipment. Ladies Weekend Out can provide a bear canister if needed. Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip.***

  • SUNDAY

    Pre-Trek Meetup - We’ll begin our Mount Whitney adventure with an afternoon meeting in the town of Lone Pine at the Mount Whitney Climbing Ranch. Here we’ll sort all of our gear to ensure you’ve got everything you need for the trip, do introductions, and hand out your Tera Kaia tops. We’ll be camping at the Mount Whitney Climbign Ranch this first night and will head into town for one last meal before beginning our trip the following day.

    MONDAY

    Day 1- We’ll hit the road early and make our way from Lone Pine up to Horseshoe Meadow. Once at Horseshoe Meadow we’ll park our cars and begin our journey! Our first nigh we’ll be camping in the beautiful Cottonwood Lakes zone.

    TUESDAY

    Day 2 - Early rises will be the norm for the trip so be prepared! We’ll shove off after after breakfast and make our way over New Army Pass which puts us entering Sequoia/ Kings Canyon National Park. Upon cresting the pass you’ll have immaculate views of the Sierra Nevada backcountry as well as Mount Langley (14,032’). We’ll make our way down towards Rock Creek Campground and the Wilderness Ranger Station and camp here for the night.

    WEDNESDAY

    Day 3 - After breakfast we’ll hit the trail and eventually connect with the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) on our way to the outer reaches of the western slopes of the Mount Whitney Zone. We’ll set up camp just north/ west of the trail out to Crabtree Lakes which has stunning views of the backside of Mount Whitney, as well as Mount Hitchcock, and in the distance we’ll be able to see Mount Russell (14,094’).

    THURSDAY

    Day 4 - Summit day! Here’s what we’ve all been waiting for, our summit bid attempt on Mount Whitney! We’ll rise earlier than normal to ensure we reach the summit at a good time. We’ll be leaving all of our gear in camp with the exception of our food, snacks, water, and clothing layers for the day which we’ll bring in our packs. We’ll ascend the John Muir Trail up the backside of Mount Whitney to the meeting point of the Mount Whitney Trail, at Trail Crest junction, then traverse our way north behind Mount Muir and the infamous rock spires that guard the summit to Mount Whitney (S’Brutal Tower, Aiguille Junior, Aiguille du Paquoir, Aiguille Extra, Third Needle, Crooks Peak, and Keeler Needle). Once we’ve passed these granite spectacles, the Mount Whitney summit hut will be in view and before you know it, you’ll be standing on the tallest peak in the continental US! After some group photos and summit selfies, we’ll make our way back to camp to enjoy the rest of the evening and reminisce on the beautiful, and challenging day we just had.

    FRIDAY

    Day 5 - Time to start our trek back towards Cottonwood Lakes. We’ll reverse our steps back on to the Pacific Crest Trail and head back towards Rock Creek Campground and camp here for the night.

    SATURDAY

    Day 6 - After breakfast we’ll make our way back up the large hillside we descended just a few days prior, making our way towards New Army Pass. A short descent down from New Army Pass will find us back in the Cottonwood Lakes zone where we’ll camp for the night.

    SUNDAY

    Day 7 - Our final day on the trail. We’ll pack up camp in Cottonwood Lakes and head back towards Horseshoe Meadow’s. Upon our arrival back to the cars we’ll debrief the trip with the group, exchange contact info, and hit the road, ensuring you get to your destination for the night at a decent time.

  • Trip Elevation Profile Graph

    Topographical Map

    Mileage - roughly 60 miles

    Overall elevation gain - 13,000+

    National Park Service Difficulty Rating:

    Very Strenuous

  • All guests will be responsible for their own breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks each day during the trip. Guests will also be responsible for bringing their own backpacking equipment. Click here to view a detailed list of all the necessary backpacking equipment that will be needed for this trip. We can also provide a bear canister for any guest in need of this item.

    We also want to point out that this backpacking trip is only intended to be booked by experienced backpackers who have done at least 1-2 long distance trekking trips (20 miles or more). We will be averaging 7-8 miles per day with heavy packs and will be at altitude the entire time. Some days will be longer in mileage than others, some will be shorter. It’s in the best interest of the entire group that you come prepared to this adventure and are in peak physical shape to ensure you have a great time. We’re happy to recommend a training plan for anyone debating if they have the ability to do this trek with us. It’s going to be one memorable adventure!

    If you enjoyed your trip, we encourage you to show your appreciation to our guides with a tip : )

 
 

 


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Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, is located within the ancestral lands of the Paiute (Nüümü) and Western Mono (Monache) peoples. These groups have lived in and around the Owens Valley and Sierra Nevada region for thousands of years. Ladies Weekend Out acknowledges that Mount Whitney and the areas we will be traveling through on this trip, make up the homelands of the Paiute, Mono and Shoshone people.


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