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Title: Read it Despite the Dated Material
Review: It is certainly true, as other reviewers have noted, that this book (written in 1990) is now out of date. In particular, it does not mention the new overly restrictive permit system that the Forest Service has implemented. Despite that, however, anyone planning to hike or climb Whitney must read this book.Among its many virtues, this book has the most detailed description of hiking and climbing routes available. Indeed, it is the only guide I've seen which gives the correct mileage to the summit from Whitney Portal. In addition, it covers natural history, geology, flora and fauna, and the history of attempts on Mt. Whitney in far greater detail than other guides. Finally, this book gives lots of space to rescue operations, and the preparations you need to make to avoid a similar fate. For all these reasons it should be your first resource, despite the slightly dated material. Hopefully the authors can be persuaded to write an updated edition.
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