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So on a recent weekend, each of them -- and 97 fellow hikers seeking the next great challenge -- traveled to the edge of the southeastern California desert. Their goal: to ascend Mount Whitney and make it back down in a single day.

Feed : online.wsj.com |  Updated : 2008-09-01 18:16:11
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LouisK

Monday 01 September 2008 At 18:16

"For many hikers, Whitney isn't just a mountain; it's part of a bigger personal quest. Getting to the top can be a way to celebrate lasting triumphs over cancer, obesity or drug addiction. It can be a decisive chapter break for people switching jobs. Or it can simply be a way for overlooked middle managers to stand tall for a moment on the summit, towering over everyone else by virtue of their own hard work."
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