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Hi Norma, Belated thanks for the insight and advice. We took your suggested route, descending the last part with the ski lift. The only sketchy area was at what I now know to be known as the Crux. But, with a ice axes in hand, we were able to navigate that area without much difficulty. It was perfec...

Hi folks, My hiking partner and I will be in the area this Thursday (2/04/16) and would like to hike up Mt. Baldy to the summit. We are experienced hikers looking for the following info: 1. Trail conditions. We understand that Sunday's storm brought 6-8" of snow. What elevation does the snow co...

Hi folks, My hiking partner and I will be in the area this Thursday (2/04/16) and would like to hike up Mt. Baldy to the summit. We are experienced hikers looking for the following info: 1. Trail conditions. We understand that Sunday's storm brought 6-8" of snow. What elevation does the snow co...

Wow, that seems blazing fast. I've never hiked Baldy so I don't have a great feel for how long the RT hike usually takes, but I had planned for about double your time. I'm guessing you're an exceptionally strong hiker and that most normal human beings would be in the 7-8 hours. Is that accurate? Don...

Thanks for the info, Alan! How long did it take you roundtrip from trailhead to summit and back?

So, no need for snowshoes?

Any word on the current conditions? What type of traction is needed--microspikes, crampons, snowshoes? Planning on a hike this Saturday so any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.