Continuing with my Whitney training, yesterday I hiked to Mt Baldy via Register Ridge trail. I'm giving myself credit for reaching the top of the ridge faster than the last time I was there and summing Baldy quicker too.
I've been struggling with trying to go faster and it's really depressing so yesterday I decided screw it! As long as I make it to the top of Whitney that's all that matters.
As I descended Ski Hut trail it got really hot. I took a break cooled off at the spring re-filled my water bottles.
Anyways, it was a beautiful day on Mt Baldy. Nice breezes at the top and only a few hikers.
Baldy summit #18
Mt Baldy via Register Ridge
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dima
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This is summit 18? Are you tracking all you ascents of all peaks? Where have you been to the most times?
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Tom Kenney
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Here's Bob Pickering's 40th Mt Whitney Summit report. You're in good company!
I've only done Baldy twice, via Notch Backbone and via Pine-Dawson Backbone. Both were overnight trips, and the drive was the most arduous part of the ascent.
I've only done Baldy twice, via Notch Backbone and via Pine-Dawson Backbone. Both were overnight trips, and the drive was the most arduous part of the ascent.
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tekewin
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I like Register Ridge because it has way fewer people. I've but up once, but I liked it and different views.
Baldy is a great trainer. I also like Gorgonio by any route as a trainer.
Good luck with Whitney.
Baldy is a great trainer. I also like Gorgonio by any route as a trainer.
Good luck with Whitney.