Overnight at Mt. Baldy with the Fritz
SoCal’s favorite summit and one of the deadliest mountains in the US are ironically but not surprisingly the same mountain, Mt. Baldy, or Mount San Antonio. 15-20 people have lost their lives on the mountain in the last 10 years. Most recently this winter, during the rescue, or more accurately, recovery, of one hiker, the helicopter found the bodies of two more hikers who hadn't even been reported missing. At this point, you might be wondering why this blog took such a serious turn. Knowing me, I must’ve gotten lost. I’m not sure how many times I’ve been up Mt. Baldy in the last 6 years, but more often than I’ve washed my car. I just acquired a new tent and a “short”, familiar trail seemed like it could make for a good test and a quick adventure. Also, doing this trail overnight meant I could bring Fritz along without worrying about him overheating. Good idea or brilliant idea? Does Fritz even have a say in this? Starting from Manker Flats, the main trailhead, there are a myriad of...
