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Recent snowfall and intense winds have created perilous conditions on the tallest mountain in the continental U.S., forcing some hikers to turn back.

Experts warn that winter climbers must carry crampons, ice axes, and satellite devices if they seek to attempt the trek this time of year.

The return of winter has already claimed a life on the tallest mountain in the continental United States, with the death of a hiker on slippery Mt. Whitney, according to the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department.

Over the weekend, the hiker fell in the notorious “99 Switchbacks” section of the main trail, said Lindsey Stine, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department. The s

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