Back in 2006, when I was in my prime, I climbed to the top of Mount Whitney. For all you non-hikers (like myself) Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the lower 48 states (I like to say 49 because Hawaii doesn't have anything higher than Mount Whitney either).
I just recently discovered these pictures in my iPhoto albums. Please enjoy them.
Made it to the trail crest. Very excited.
This picture could honestly not have been timed more perfectly. In the back, you see someone crouched down. That is Luke. He got altitude sickness on the top of the mountain (yes, it was really that high). He is literally throwing up at the very moment this photo was taken.
At the summit you get to sign your name. If you click on this image and enlarge you can see what I wrote, for those of you who are lazy, you don't get to know.
This is one of my favorites because you can see my true body shape at the time. (Also, if I can hike this mountain, seriously, anyone can. Don't underestimate yourself)
This is about 4 miles from the finish of the hike. I look happy right?
