21-Year-Old Hiker Joseph Brambila Found Dead on Mount Whitney Month After Vanishing in Solo Climb
The death of 21-year-old Joseph Brambila on Mount Whitney has renewed attention on the extreme risks associated with high-altitude hiking in California, particularly during winter conditions. Mount Whitney, rising 14,505 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in the contiguous United States and draws thousands of hikers each year. While many complete the climb … Read more