A board-certified emergency medicine physician, Dr. John J. Fosbinder furnishes care, including altitude services, at the Bakersfield Heart Hospital in California. Dr. John “Joe” Fosbinder counts mountaineering among his favorite outdoor pursuits, and he lives in a state with numerous opportunities to reach higher elevation.
For anyone seeking a challenge, Mount Whitney isn’t just the highest peak in California, it’s the highest peak in the continental US. At 14,505 feet, the mountain tempts experienced hikers to try to journey the 11 miles and 6,100 vertical feet in a single day, while others choose to camp along the way. But Whitney isn’t the only mountain that stands above 14,000 feet in California. In fact, there are 14 others, including Thunderbolt, North Palisade, Sill, and Polemonium mountains.
Hikers will find many options for hiking mountains at lower elevations, and San Jacinto Peak is both accessible to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts and reaches more than 10,000 feet. With a difficulty rating described as “walk up,” the mountain is often recommended for families and children, yet it features large rock faces and even bigger views.
For anyone seeking a challenge, Mount Whitney isn’t just the highest peak in California, it’s the highest peak in the continental US. At 14,505 feet, the mountain tempts experienced hikers to try to journey the 11 miles and 6,100 vertical feet in a single day, while others choose to camp along the way. But Whitney isn’t the only mountain that stands above 14,000 feet in California. In fact, there are 14 others, including Thunderbolt, North Palisade, Sill, and Polemonium mountains.
Hikers will find many options for hiking mountains at lower elevations, and San Jacinto Peak is both accessible to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts and reaches more than 10,000 feet. With a difficulty rating described as “walk up,” the mountain is often recommended for families and children, yet it features large rock faces and even bigger views.
