Baldy Bowl and Ski Hut Trail

Rescues, fires, weather, roads, trails, water, etc.
User avatar
KathyW
Posts: 212
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:00 pm

Post by KathyW »

Did anyone go up Baldy via the bowl today? If so, did you need snowshoes or were you able to just head up the beaten path without them? I'm thinking of heading up there early tomorrow morning.
User avatar
KathyW
Posts: 212
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:00 pm

Post by KathyW »

didn't try Baldy - I just couldn't get out of bed this morning.
User avatar
calicokat
Posts: 23
Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:13 pm

Post by calicokat »

I am looking to do a snowshoe/crampon hike on Monday.....Baldy, Bighorn and Dry Lake all come to mind....are you going to be around
User avatar
KathyW
Posts: 212
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:00 pm

Post by KathyW »

Darn, I'm working tomorrow. I can't get out again until Friday - the 6th.
User avatar
EnFuego
Posts: 677
Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:14 am

Post by EnFuego »

calicokat wrote:I am looking to do a snowshoe/crampon hike on Monday.....Baldy, Bighorn and Dry Lake all come to mind....are you going to be around
My vote goes to Dry Lake. Take your snow shoes out there. Much, much better than Baldy or Bighorn right now.
User avatar
KathyW
Posts: 212
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 9:00 pm

Post by KathyW »

Dry Lake is a great destination in the winter.
User avatar
calicokat
Posts: 23
Joined: Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:13 pm

Post by calicokat »

Thanks for the info. When I woke up this morning, it was raining, so I went back to bed. I will make an attempt again on Wednesday if anyone is interested.
User avatar
JEFFSCOF
Posts: 62
Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:56 pm

Post by JEFFSCOF »

Anyone have the most recent pic of the bowl. Going up this Friday. Thanks in advance.

Jeff S
User avatar
lilbitmo
Posts: 1092
Joined: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:44 pm

Post by lilbitmo »

Anyone have the most recent pic of the bowl. Going up this Friday. Thanks in advance.

Jeff S
Tuesday 3-24-09 Zach and I were on Register Ridge at 6 PM and this is the view looking at the Center to South West Side of the bowl
Image
That was ten days ago, chances are most of it is melting fast, North East face has nothing left on it by now.
User avatar
asbufra
Posts: 135
Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2008 10:27 pm

Post by asbufra »

Here are some pictures from Sunday March 29th. If you click on the photo and go to flicker you can get a bigger photo, notice the people in the snow.
Temperature at the Baldy Notch is here:
http://www.mtbaldy.com/live-weather.htm
User avatar
JEFFSCOF
Posts: 62
Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:56 pm

Post by JEFFSCOF »

Thanks for the pics, at least there are a couple of chutes left to play in tomrrow morning....
User avatar
luciano136
Posts: 35
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:52 am

Post by luciano136 »

Is the trail itself pretty much snow free now? Thinking about a quick jaunt up but don't really feel like dealing with snow this weekend...

Thanks!
User avatar
Ze Hiker
Posts: 1432
Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:14 pm

Post by Ze Hiker »

User avatar
brian90620
Posts: 123
Joined: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:34 pm

Post by brian90620 »

I went up the ski hut trail last week 4/8 and it was almost 100% snowfree to the hut, after that the snow varies between snow free in the areas with lots of sun exposure and lots of snow in the more shaded areas. The final ridge to the top of the mountian was still nearly completely covered with hard slippery snow........Also the switchbacks that gain the ridge from Baldy Bowl still had a lot of snow I think but cant say for sure since I didnt really follow the trail in that spot.....
User avatar
luciano136
Posts: 35
Joined: Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:52 am

Post by luciano136 »

Thanks! Just looking for a quick jaunt up. I'll just throw the crampons in the pack in case I decide to go higher than the hut.
User avatar
Ranboze
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:05 pm

Post by Ranboze »

Any more updates for this trail? Looking for something local next weekend.
User avatar
Rick Kent
Posts: 150
Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:21 am

Post by Rick Kent »

I came down the ski hut trail yesterday. There are patches of lingering snow on the trail beyond the bowl but nothing that can't be easily managed or hiked around.
User avatar
Ranboze
Posts: 15
Joined: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:05 pm

Post by Ranboze »

Thanx Rick. Did you do the 3Ts and/or Etiwanda/Cucamonga/Ontario too? If so, do tell.
User avatar
gaudzdice51
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:30 pm

Post by gaudzdice51 »

Dad just bought me a pair of Kahtoola Microspikes and I'm eager to try them out! Doubt there's much snow left, but if anyone has been up there lately, please let me know how the conditions are. Thanks.
User avatar
Tim
Posts: 560
Joined: Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:55 pm

Post by Tim »

I was there this past Saturday. Still some snow in the shady slope between the boulder field and the top of the SW ridge but there is a path beaten through there. You shouldn't need any gear but there is snow to practice walking on if you want. The rest of the way up to the summit is 99% snow free. Still some snow on West Baldy and north slopes of Baldy and Harwood.
User avatar
gaudzdice51
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:30 pm

Post by gaudzdice51 »

Alright thanks a lot Tim.
User avatar
friendowl
Posts: 137
Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:23 am

Post by friendowl »

Image

Image


Image

microspikes come in handy on slippery slushy snow and ice that aint bulletproof......baldy summit is easier to get to with a lil snow...follow that dirty footprint path when in doubt
User avatar
gaudzdice51
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:30 pm

Post by gaudzdice51 »

Gotcha. Nice pictures, thanks.
User avatar
seadweller
Posts: 48
Joined: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:28 am

Post by seadweller »

Hi,
Haven't been out there in 2 months ... looking for latest trail conditions to the ski hut and higher, to the summit ...

thanks,
User avatar
Taco
Snownado survivor
Posts: 6036
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:35 pm

Post by Taco »

At the moment, clear to the hut, easy snow to summit, though very spotty. Not enough coverage.

Should all change this week! 8) 8) 8)
User avatar
mve
Posts: 414
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:53 pm

Post by mve »

It was in pretty bad shape last weekend (10th):
User avatar
seadweller
Posts: 48
Joined: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:28 am

Post by seadweller »

thanks for the info ... I better get my behind there tomorrow ...
User avatar
Ali
Posts: 7
Joined: Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:05 am

Post by Ali »

I was there on the 10th as well and there was snow just passed the ski hut. I'm going to be out there again tomorrow at 0400 and will make a report when I return from the summit.

Image
User avatar
socalhikes hiker
Posts: 3
Joined: Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:06 pm

Post by socalhikes hiker »

So I'm new to this snow climbing thing, and I was wondering if Sunday (1/24) is too soon to attempt a Baldy summit via the Ski Hut trail skipping the bowl...or not skipping the bowl.

I'm thinking avalanche, rock falls, and other variables that would make this too dangerous right after a storm.

Saturday is supposed to be partly cloudy (46 degrees) while Sunday (49 degrees) is sunny.

Any thoughts?
User avatar
Taco
Snownado survivor
Posts: 6036
Joined: Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:35 pm

Post by Taco »

I dunno about avalanche danger, but it's probably going to be super shitty. You could do it, but you'll likely end up digging or swimming through the snow, not travelling on it.
Post Reply