Scouts show off their catch at a stream feeding into Guitar Lake. Left to right: Colin Freidenberger, Ben Henry, Michael Smirke, Kevin Corrigan and Jonathan Douglass. (John Corrigan / LAT)
Jim Douglass takes advantage of layover day at Tyndall Creek to do his laundry. (John Corrigan / LAT)
The crew takes a break in the Vidette Meadows area on Day 2 of their adventure. (John Corrigan / LAT)
Forester Pass, which except for Mt. Whitney would be the biggest challenge faced by the crew. (John Corrigan / LAT)
Cameron Lievense, Quinn Scripter and Dan Kelsey show off fish they caught in Tyndall Creek. (John Corrigan / LAT)
Shooting the breeze at camp. (John Corrigan / LAT)
Card games became a regular feature. The bear cannisters made great stools and cardtables. (John Corrigan / LAT)
After hiking 10 miles, the crew still had enough energy for a football game at Crabtree Meadows. (John Corrigan / LAT)
Just about everyone caught fish at Guitar Lake. (John Corrigan / LAT)
The crew at Trail Crest after conquering Mt. Whitney. (John Corrigan / LAT)
The boys pause at 13,200-foot Forester Pass. (John Corrigan / LAT)
At left, Kevin Corrigan, 15, relaxes at the summit of Mt. Whitney. (John Corrigan / LAT)
