Hiker dies trying to summit snowy Mount Whitney solo after partner turned back

The hiker's body was found about 400 feet from the peak, according to Inyo County Search and Rescue.
Yahoo

Missing hiker attempting to climb Mount Whitney in California found dead

A hiker, who was reported missing in California's Sierra Nevada mountains in the last week of December, was found dead at an elevation of 12,000 feet, officials say. "At this time, no further details ...
Modesto Bee

Body found on Mount Whitney identified as missing hiker, sheriff says. ‘So sad’

A body recovered on Mount Whitney has been identified as a 21-year-old hiker who went missing in November. Joseph Brambila vanished during an attempt to summit California’s highest peak solo to ...
Fox 5 San Diego

Hiker dies on California’s Mount Whitney after friend has safety concerns, turns back

(KTXL) – An overdue hiker was found dead Monday on California’s Mount Whitney after a search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies, according to the Inyo County Search and Rescue. The Inyo ...