Mount Baldy

After getting off to a quick start with the Six Peak Challenge by completing the first peak on Jan 1 I discovered in February that

Incredible! Started early around 6;30 and cold. Motivated me to move up quickly to generate body warmth. Went up the backbone and down via ski

I started early this morning and left the trailhead at Manker Flats at 5:30am. I went up the Devil's Backbone trail and down Ski Hut.

This was one of the most challenging hikes that I've ever taken on. Not only was it my first time summiting Mount Baldy via the

Great hike! Started off easy, then the dreaded incline. Be careful at Devil’s Backbone for loose gravel and strong winds. If going in the winter/early

Awesome conditions! Started early (6:15), used the fire road assent to the top of the notch, and took the Devil's Backbone route to the summit.