For those who knew Rodriguez, his sudden decision to tackle Mount Whitney, with a 14,505-foot ... high-risk adventures with his experience of climbing limited to an indoor gym climbing wall.

Authorities believe Rodriguez was "attempting to summit Mt. Whitney on December 30 ... he may be without adequate gear and has limited hiking experience." At more than 14,500 feet in elevation ...

Hiking or climbing Mount Whitney involves a host of challenges, especially when snow or ice are present. Three people died on ...

Taylor Rodriguez, 29, set out to hike Mount Whitney, a 14.505' peak in California, in late December but failed to return home to his friends and family. The young man was hiking solo. Authorities ...

Taylor Rodriguez, 29, set out to climb California's treacherous Mount Whitney on December 30 without the necessary equipment - and despite having limited climbing experience. Those who knew him ...

While authorities at the time were unclear about which "route Rodriguez intended to take," there were "concerns that he may be without adequate gear and has limited hiking experience." At more than 14 ...

Rodriguez is believed to have started hiking Mount Whitney early on Dec. 30, the sheriff's office said. Search and rescue crews began searching for Rodriguez Thursday when the sheriff's office ...

Mount Whitney is not only the tallest peak in California ... While earning her degrees, she learned the fundamentals of climbing, wilderness travel, and leadership in the backcountry.

an intimidating weather forecast and experience that friends said was limited to an indoor climbing gym. The search continues on Mt. Whitney for missing hiker Taylor Rodriguez, who is described as ...