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flag A hiker died on Mount Whitney on Jan. 19, 2026, after splitting from a companion and climbing alone in winter conditions.

flag A hiker died on Mount Whitney on January 19, 2026, during a winter climb after splitting from a companion near 12,500 feet and continuing alone. flag The missing hiker was found dead on the mountain’s north face below the “Final 400” section. flag Search and rescue teams, including a helicopter, located the body on January 20. flag Authorities emphasized the extreme risks of winter high-altitude climbs, citing solo travel, fatigue, and poor decisions as common factors in such fatalities. flag This marks the third death on the peak this season.

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