Tulare Western limited Mt. Whitney (1-2) to just 211 yards of offense (67 rushing, 144 passing). Sophomore receiver Israel Briggs led the Pioneers with a pair of touchdown receptions, ...

However, it is also home to the tallest mountain in America's Lower 48. Well, it has shared ownership with Inyo National Forest. Climbers have the option of accessing Mt. Whitney from either location.

In May, two hikers died on Mt. Whitney while attempting to summit days after a storm deposited about a foot of snow on the top of the mountain. Since then, the search-and-rescue team has completed ...