1 of 1
Story summary
- A hiker was found dead on Mount Whitney after continuing a winter ascent alone.
- Their partner turned back while the pair began the hike late Saturday night.
- The other climber continued solo and did not return by Monday morning.
- The Inyo County Search and Rescue team located the body below the Final 400 section.
- Officials warned that winter ascents are serious mountaineering endeavors with risks from group separation and fatigue.
