Saturday, January 6, 2018

Mt. Baldy was Calling

12/30/2017
The New Year was fast approaching; Tanya and I realized we had not gone to the summit of Mt. Baldy all year. The trail systems on and around Mt. San Antonio (aka Mt. Baldy) are not just some our favorites; they are in our backyard. So nice to only drive a few miles from home into the Angeles Forest and be able to Hike to elevations of 10,000+ feet., Southern California offers so much for trail runners! We arrived at the trail head at Manker Flats around 6:30 am dusk was upon us. We took a few minutes to gear up and then we were on our way just as the beautiful mountain skies began to brighten. The morning air was fresh and crispy chilly just enough to keep our beanies  and gloves on. We chose to ascend the mountain by way of the "Ski Hut/Baldy Bowl trail. This route is a shorter route to the summit (3.5 miles roughly) but that also means that it is steeper than the other routes. Our decent route would be via the Devils Backbone trail to the Baldy Notch then the Fire Road back to Manker Flats. This route is 8 miles. Don't think there is anything better than spending the morning on the trails with my best friend. Being outdoors in the natural elements, just us having an experience with the mountain is so Irie.


Which way do we go?


Crossing the bottom of the Bowl




Relaxing at the Summit 10,054 FT 




Cruising down the Devils Backbone


Mama Sheep and her lamb



Having fun at the notch


2017 Summit Mt. Badly check! This past year was another year full of outdoor adventures; we are looking forward to fill 2018 with many more! I hope who ever is reading this makes 2018 a year of adventures also! Do something you thought you could never do; remember "The only way reach the summit of a mountain is to start climbing". All the best in 2018. Looking for coach? Send us a message.




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