The climb back up to Baldy was a pain on account of my fatigue and thirst. I had to start rationing my water on the 1,200 foot climb up Baldy's north face. Lesson: always bring extra water (earlier in the day, I foolishly poured some water for a dog I encountered, thinking I was rich as Neptune). Upon returning to Baldy's flattop, I took the Ski Hut Trail back and, for the third time, I missed the trail for a few minutes at the rockslide before reaching the spring before the hut. An hour after running out of water, I was finally able to fill up at the spring (an absolute lifesaver!), though a throbbing headache followed me down the trail. After reaching my car at the start of dusk, I drove to a Jamba Juice and replenished my liquids. So ends another great day at Baldy.
Going up Register Ridge:
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Everyone's favorite mountain friend:
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Moonset over everyone's favorite mountain friend:
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Flag of our fathers:
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In detail:
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I caught sight of a whirring glider (blurred in center) between Baldy and Dawson:
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Beautiful and remote stretch there:
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Wilderness is bliss:
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