The body of a Texas man who had set out to climb Mount Whitney 'on a whim' was found ... round-trip journey wearing a fleece jackets and hiking boots with more than 100,000 summiting between ...

The fellowship gathering with friends and family was thanking the Lord for safe journeys along the mission path. Woman ...

All travelers who intend on climbing the mountain will need to secure a hiking permit before summiting Mount Whitney. Fees start at $21 per person ($15 for the permit and a $6 online reservation fee).

Authorities believe Rodriguez was "attempting to summit Mt. Whitney on ... gear and has limited hiking experience." At more than 14,500 feet in elevation, Mount Whitney is the tallest mountain ...