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(Quick 360 from Ontario on the left, to Cucamonga on the right, click for bigger)
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(Alpenglow on Cucamonga Peak)
It was t-shirt weather until sundown, and only windy at Icehouse Saddle and a few spots along the Bighorn/Ontario ridge. Despite the horrible air quality earlier it was decently clear by sunset, though not clear to the coast. I was very concerned about finding a comfortable spot at first arrival on the summit since the trail hits big rock piles first, but next to the register there is a wonderful sheltered spot big enough for a 2-man tent.
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I checked out the register, had some cold grub, and settled in for the night. Since the overnight temp in Baldy Village was supposed to only hit 60 or so, I went with a very light 45 degree bag, knowing I'd regret it but figuring my bivy/liner/baclava combo would be reasonably comfortable. I was fine for a while but sacrificed most of my pillow so I could be toasty in a jacket. I saw a lot of shooting stars, but sadly there was too much light pollution for any sort of starry photos to work.
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No critters obviously visited during the night, not even a mouse. I slept pretty horribly and was feeling the altitude, as I always do on the first night out in a while. Finally the sun came around 5am.
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(The Santa Ana range out in the morning clouds)
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(Sunrise panorama, click for huge)
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(The nice bivy spot, with the register in the rocks on the right)
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(Looking out towards Ontario Peak, from the register rock pile)
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(The Wilson Observatories, impossible to see at dusk but easy in the morning light)
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(Looking out at Iron I think)
I left the summit at 7:00, hit the car after a lot of birdwatching at 10:00, and passed several groups coming up for the day. I didn't see any sheep, but had some excellent luck with birds which I'll save for later when I can get to those pictures. Highlights included lots of Western Tanagers, Green-tailed Towhees, and Red-breasted Sapsuckers.
I highly recommend Bighorn for a quiet, comfortable summit stay with fantastic views of the whole Baldy region, and if anyone would like desktop sizes of the photos just ask and I'll happily provide.