The organization believes Rodriguez began the hike on Dec. 30 ... remain actively engaged in the ongoing search efforts on Mt. Whitney,” Inyo County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lindsey ...

But how? Whitney’s east-side main trail is the simplest and most popular route up the mountain, and trekking it in September ...

On Monday, Dec. 30, 29-year-old Taylor Rodriguez hit the trail to head up Mount Whitney, a 14,505' mountain in California. Mount Whitney is not only the tallest peak in California, but it is the ...

While authorities at the time were unclear about which "route Rodriguez intended to take," there were "concerns that he may be without adequate gear and has limited hiking experience." At more than 14 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: The geographically diverse Alabama Hills are located at the base of Mount Whitney, a film location for many Western movies and TV shows. Hike to natural arches like Mobius ...

Taylor Rodriguez, a San Antonio resident, drove to Mount Whitney in California from Texas ... His truck was found in a parking lot near the trail entrance. Searchers said Rodriguez may be lacking ...

Whitney in eastern California, the tallest mountain in the contiguous 48 United States. Crews had launched a search upon receiving a report that he had not returned from a hike to the summit.