“We are thrilled and relieved to report that Mr. Alderman is alive,” said Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks Incident Commander Dave Fox. “With large numbers of people heading into the wilderness this summer, we urgently remind everyone to prepare carefully for their trips and understand that there are real risks out there. We know that Mr. Alderman and his loved ones have been through a lot in the last few days and we’re so glad he’s going home.”
The tallest mountain in the continental United States at nearly 15,000 feet, Mount Whitney lies on the boundary of Sequoia National Park and Inyo National Forest. All hikers are required to get a permit to climb the mountain. Hikers are cautioned that winter conditions still exist at higher elevations well into spring and early summer, and extreme caution is necessary, officials warn.
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Feinstein Challenge begins for Abundant Harvest, Rescue Mission operations Featured Abundant Harvest (pictured) stands to benefit from two major fundraisers underway now, the annual Feinstein Challenge for operations and a separate fundraiser for renovations. KVOE News file photo
Under normal circumstances, the Feinstein Challenge to benefit Emporia s Abundant Harvest and Rescue Mission would be the only fundraiser underway for the two agencies.
This year, though, the fundraiser is taking place simultaneously with another fundraiser to renovate Abundant Harvest. Director Lee Alderman highlighted the difference between the two fundraisers on KVOE s Talk of Emporia recently.
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