Mount Whitney
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Definition
Proper noun: - The highest mountain in the contiguous United States: Mount Whitney is the tallest peak within the Sierra Nevada mountain range, located in California, USA. Its summit elevation is 14,494 feet (4,421 meters) above sea level.
Usage
- As a specific geographical location: The name is used to refer to the mountain itself, its summit, and the surrounding area within the national park.
- Climbing Mount Whitney requires a permit during the summer season.
- The view from the summit of Mount Whitney is breathtaking.
Advanced Usage
- In geological or geographical contexts: Used when discussing the formation, ecology, or features of the Sierra Nevada range.
- The granitic rock of Mount Whitney was formed during the Cretaceous period.
- In historical contexts: Referenced in accounts of exploration and the history of the American West.
- The first recorded ascent of Mount Whitney was in 1873.
Variants and Related Words
- Whitney: An informal shorthand sometimes used, though it can be ambiguous as it is also a common surname and the name of other locations (e.g., the Whitney Museum).
- We're planning a trip to climb Whitney next summer.
Synonyms
- Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
- Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
- Fourteener: A colloquial term for a mountain peak exceeding 14,000 feet in elevation, which includes Mount Whitney.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Mount Whitney Trail: The name of the primary hiking route to the summit.
- The Mount Whitney Trail is a challenging 22-mile round trip.
- Whitney Portal: The name of the trailhead and campground area for the main hiking route.
- We started our hike at Whitney Portal before sunrise.
Noun
- the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range in California (14,494 feet high)