Mount Baldy

I saved the beast for last. This was hands down the hardest hike I have ever done, but it was an amazing (somewhat terrifying) adventure!

Baldy was both exactly what I expected, and not. We chose the direct path that goes straight up past the ski hut and to the

Views on the backbone!

Started a little after 4; sun breached the ridge of Big Bear(?) shortly before I summitted- literally no one else on the trail!  One car

4am start on Baldy Bowl trail to catch the sunrise. We were greeted with beautiful colors as the morning sun came out to greet us

The hike was really enjoyable. We started at 6:00 am.  Going up was very challenging as it is a constant incline but coming down was