Mount Baldy

Gorgeous and very challenging hike at such high altitude but it is well worth it! It was extremely cold and windy at the top but

Perfect day, no wind at the top. So calm and quiet! It was beautiful.

Cold morning, but not too cold. Cold winds here and there once we hit the backbone, but no wind while we were at the top.

Got an early morning start around 6am from Manker Flats headed up to Baldy Notch. Crossed paths with a couple of fellow hikers up at

The original plan was to go up Ski Hut Trail and down Devil's Backbone but after taking the wrong turn we found ourselves heading up

A great way to start the new year hiking Mt Baldy. Conditions were great and the weather was perfect.