Mt. Whitney Pack Trains Brochure from the 1950s

 Mount Whitney Pack Trains flyer courtesy of Rich McCutchan archives.
   


 

 Mt. Whitney






In its majestic glory Mt. Whitney stands in the background. Ultimate goal of all climbers.





Built by Smithsonian Institute, this rock house stands on the highest point in the United States.


Fish limit

Whitney House
A weight limit of Rainbow Trout for each lady angler.


Clusters of lakes such as the Rocky Basin Group are very easily reached from many of the camp spots into which we can pack You.



Scenes like the one below are common during hunting season.
Deer Hunting


Catching Fish

 



Our pack train and party pictured here are entering the lower end of Whitney Meadows in which are located the head waters of Golden Trout Creek. They will pack on from here to Rock Creek, Crabtree, Mt. Whitney and then out over Whitney Pass, enjoying en route scenic beauty and fishing unsurpassed.

 

A SHORT DISCUSSION OF
MT. WHITNEY PACK TRAINS
SERVICE TO THE VACATIONIST


We are in position to offer complete pack train service anywhere in the High Sierra. No party is too small or none too large. Whether you have ever been on a pack trip or not, you will find us ready to work out the details of a trip to your complete satisfaction. Competent guides and packers are in charge of all trips and our saddle-horses and pack mules are the best obtainable. For parties who do not have their own camping equipment, we can furnish whatever is

 Fishing

necessary. You may bring your own food or we will be glad to furnish it upon request. Tentative grub lists will be sent to you for your approval.

 

Landing a big Golden Trout from one of the many lakes in which they abound.



Such mountains as Langley, Le Conte, Muir, Russell, Williamson,
Whitney, (highest in the United States), and may others, stand
ready to accept your challenge. The mountains, meadows, streams
and lakes of the High Sierra have long been recognized as the last
word in scenic splendor, unsurpassed by anything in the world.


FOR THE FISHERMAN
Hundreds of streams and lakes await your pleasure. You will find
nearly every specie of trout lurking in them, eagerly awaiting the
lure of either the beginner or expert fisherman.


FOR THE HUNTER
We will pack you into areas such as Monache Meadows, Honey Bee,
Lost Meadows, Long Canyon, Red Rock, Little Whitney, Ramshaw
and many others to numerous to mention, where you will experience
little difficulty getting shooting at deer and bear.


FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT CARE FOR THE
RIGORS OF CAMPING OUT . . .
There are several long established camps to which we can take you
where wonderfully cooked meal and clean, comfortable beds are
provided. There you can enjoy the comforts of home along with the
wonders of the High Sierra.

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