Whitney
Height: 4421 m (14505 ft)
Location: High Sierra, Lone Pine, California;
N 36°34′42.89″; W 118°17′31.18
Mount Whitney is the highest point of the lower 48 United States (without Alaska). Even though technically it is not the highest peak of any country along the way, it fit very nicely into the Panamerican Peak project and route. The normal route to the top poses no technical difficulty and despite the altitude during the summer months you can hike up in shorts and trail shoes. Other than bad weather gear no mountaineering equipment is required.
See also the Mt. Whitney Wikipedia page for interesting facts and photos (like an awesome 360 summit panorama night shot).
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