The body of a Texas man who had set out to climb Mount Whitney 'on a whim' was found by rescuers over the weekend. Taylor Rodriguez, a 29-year-old Texas man, was found on Saturday in the Sierra ...

A 29-year-old Texas man who tried to climb icy Mount Whitney “on a whim” remains missing nearly a week later, authorities and news outlets report. Taylor Rodriguez, who was reported missing ...

Authorities believe Rodriguez was "attempting to summit Mt. Whitney on December 30, 2024," before he was reported missing on Jan. 2. A search and rescue operation was initiated and authorities sought ...

All travelers who intend on climbing the mountain will need to secure a hiking permit before summiting Mount Whitney. Fees start at $21 per person ($15 for the permit and a $6 online reservation fee).

Taylor Rodriguez, a San Antonio resident, drove to Mount Whitney in California from Texas for a solo climb, reports say. Photo by Nico via Unsplash A 29-year-old Texas man who tried to climb icy ...