Mount Irvine, Mount Whitney
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Mount Irvine is a mountain in the Sierra Nevada of California. The summit is in the Inyo National Forest and the John Muir Wilderness. The peak was named in memory of Andrew Irvine, of the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition, who perished on Mount Everest, June, 1924. Norman Clyde proposed Irvine's and George H. Leigh Mallory's names following their loss after attaining the highest altitude reached by a mountaineer. ()
First ascent: 1925Prominence: 197 ftCoordinates: 36°33'21"N, 118°15'47"W
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Which popular attractions are close to Mount Irvine?
Nearby attractions include Mount Mallory, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (13 min walk), Mount McAdie, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (22 min walk).
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