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Two climbers died below the notch while planning to ski down to their camp at Upper Boy Scout Lake. RIP.

The hikers were identified by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office as Andrew Niziol, 28, a resident of South Lake Tahoe, and Patty Bolan, 29, who had just completed her doctoral studies in physics at UC Davis. Niziol and Bolan, who appeared to be dating, were outdoor enthusiasts and had taken a long-term hiking trip around ...

Hey all, I'm planning on doing Mt Whitney via Mountaineers Route, entering the trail May 29 & exit May 30. I'll be going solo but would enjoy some company. I've done Whitney several times (along with other CA 14ers) in the past and would prefer another experienced mountaineer. I'll also be going to Mexico for Pico de Orizaba in June (solo), and Kili in August (group & guide), but that's a separate post. Feel free ...