John Muir Trail - Day 16 (Descending Mt. Whitney), California, U.S.A. (September 9, 2008)

Photos from the descent:

Ashley and Erin on the way down from the summit

The eastern face of Mt. Whitney and the Sierra Crest (Mt. Whitney is right in the middle of the photo); most climbers ascend and descend the eastern side

Cables help hikers down the steeper parts of the trail

Looking up at Mt. Whitney and the surrounding peaks from Trail Camp

Trees grow in the most amazing places