Mt Baldy via Register Ridge

[Girl Hiker]

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

[dima]

This is summit 18? Are you tracking all you ascents of all peaks? Where have you been to the most times?

[Tom Kenney]

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.

[Girl Hiker]

Tom Kenney. Thanks for the inspiration. What a great story.
I never want to stop climbing!

[Girl Hiker]

Dima- Baldy is in second place. The peak I have submitted the most is West Fuji. 50 times and I love that trail the Lone Tree trail that Sean restored.

[tekewin]

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.

[Girl Hiker]

Tekewin- thanks