Dad of 2 Falls to His Death on Mount Whitney: 'Mother Nature Is Cruel,' Says Sister

A dad of two has died after falling from a trail while climbing one of the tallest mountains in the United States.

Hiker falls on icy ground on Mount Whitney. ‘Quick actions' saved his life

R escuers recently saved three hikers on Mount Whitney in two separate incidents - including a man who called for help after ...

Father of 2 falls to death climbing popular California peak: 'Coolest person ever'

Paul "PJ" Ortiz Jr. was climbing Mount Whitney in the Eastern Sierra mountains when he fell from a cliff in an infamous area known as the 99 switchbacks.
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Inyo County Search & Rescue Assist Three Hikers in Two Separate Rescues on Mt. Whitney

CHP Helicopter H-42 returned to assist, meeting eight SAR volunteers in Lone Pine. One rescuer was flown to Trail Camp, and another was hoisted to the accident site. With the help of the bystanders, ...

Tragedy Strikes Mt. Whitney: Hiker Fatalities Amid Winter's Wrath

Over the weekend, a hiker tragically lost their life on the notoriously steep "99 Switchbacks" of Mt. Whitney's main trail. Lindsey Stine, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Inyo County Sheriff’s ...

Hiker dies after falling from icy trail and plunging over cliff, CA rescuers say

A hiker died after falling from an icy trail and plunging over a cliff on a California mountain, rescuers say. Inyo County Search and Rescue got a report of a possible death “on Mount Whitney in the ...