Climbing Mt. Baldy - Ski Hut Trail
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2020
- With epic views, steep ascents, and the famous death-defying "Devil's Backbone", Mt. Baldy offers some of the best hikes and trail-runs in all of Los Angeles. Adam has dreamed of trail-running Mt. Baldy for years - but with over 4,000FT of climbing in just a few short miles, will it be possible? Find out what happens and whether we both PR in our very first LiveHardxLoveHard CZcams episode.
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Mt Baldy was the first long hike I ever did. 14 years ago my brother took me to the top. He unexpectedly died 6 months ago. So I’m planning to do that hike soon and release some of his ashes at the top. And if that book is still there, hidden in the rocks for people to sign and date, I’ll sign my brothers name(mine too of course lol) and let him rest there with all that beauty!
We are so sorry to hear about your brother. What a beautiful way to commemorate him, he will always be with the mountain and all of its visitors. Can’t picture a more perfect place to rest ❤️
livehardxlovehard awww I love that, “he will always be with the mountain and all its visitors.” Thank you!
You guys are an inspiration!! The hardest hike I’ve ever done was Yosemite Falls and completely loved it. I started watching your recents videos but now I’m watching from your oldest to newest videos. Writing down the hikes I believe can do and will start training and doing more hikes like you guys !
That makes us so happy to hear! And Yosemite Falls is a fantastic start -- that's a pretty challenging hike in terms of steepness and elevation gain. And don't worry, with a little practice and training you'll be able to do all of these hikes. Can't wait to hear how it goes!!! ❤️
An hour and a half to summit, incredible! And running most of the devil's backbone, great! I'll take it slow and steady and am just happy to do it.
Haha, thanks so much Joe! Truth be told I usually like to take my time and enjoy all the beauty, but it was pretty fun testing out if ski hut trail was runnable! -A
On my bucket list. I’ll know Jim will freaking love this. Can’t wait to do this with him
Thanks Cindy! Running the ski-hut trail is super crazy, but if he wants a still crazy but slightly more reasonable ascent, you can also go up the normal way. Both are beautiful!
You guys are doing a great job of promoting hiking ! You have such a great relationship, I loved the singing as well !
Thanks so much, John! This was our very first video we ever made, so obviously our shooting and editing lacked a lot of technique, but so glad to hear the spirit of love for hiking and love for each other (and for music!) still comes through!!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard yeah, the love ( for hiking, each other, music) is beautifully clear !😊
Nice singing duet, and great summit time, and personal record. Always enjoy your videos
Wow that was our very first video ever!!!! Obviously we hadn't quite figured out how to shoot well yet, but so glad you liked it and enjoyed our little duet!
Wow you guys did that so fast! Would love to do this hike with you one day 🤞🏻😍
I can’t imagine myself running up that trail! Maybe soon tho! Nice work both of you guys.
You for sure could do it! Trial run the first half up to either the ski hut or the ski lodge. If you do that a couple times you'll be in great shape to run the whole thing.
Again - beyond awesome!! BRAVO! to you both.)))) One "note" on music - one thing I don't miss about SoCal camping - we were up in Balsch Park - Frasier Mill area last Summer. Thursday afternoon - had just finished making camp, and were chillin' in our own little grove of Sequoias, when 4 P/U trucks blasted in - blaring beats. Lots of screaming, shouting, horn blowing - they set up camp down the slope, maybe 200 yds away - but could hear them like they were right next to us. That night - they held a rave party until 4 am the next morning - flashing lights, fireworks, maybe 200W stereo and PA system, karaoke - they scavenged 2 truckloads of wood - burned it all in a no fire zone. 3 of us; 20 of them. We were out of there by 8. Trip = ruined by inconsiderate fools. It was my last trip in California, after 46 yrs of camping and backpacking all over the state. Remote and peaceful is definitely getting harder to find. Be careful, stay safe, and please be considerate, everyone. Honor the beauty and tranquility of Nature - like Adam and Elise.)))
Wow thanks for sharing that story, Ed! It's crazy, because the vast majority of people are so considerate and respectful of nature and their fellow nature lovers, but it only takes one really inconsiderate person or group to negatively effect everyone else. This is a really important message about honoring nature.
Ed, Balch Park was my fav high school campground, great memories! I visited much later in the 90's and our neighbor campers were playing loud music heavy metal/country combo, after 10pm. I walked down to the camp host, and he drove right up to them and made them stop the disturbance. So sad that your camping was ruined by crazy ravers! I've seen hikers carrying boom boxes on NorCal trails too, unfortunately. So I try to hike OFF trail whenever possible.
It is so wonderful to meet other people who love Mt. Baldy. My whole life I have visited the mountain and have hiked or ran most of the trails. I go there as often as possible, it so easy to get there. This is a great mountain, so close to home with so many adventures to enjoy! I did the Run to the Top in 2000. You guys should try that!
Baldy will always have a special place in our hearts. It was the first legitimate mountain we started climbing together, and we’ve had quite the number of wild adventures there over the years! So glad you feel the same 🥰
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I grew up in Pomona, in the shadow of Baldy and its companion peaks. It feels like an old friend to me. Just hiked up to the ski hut a couple weeks ago. You are a stud for running that thing!
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Have you ever done the north Devil's Backbone trail from Wrightwood to the summit of Baldy? It is psycho.
@@davidparker1746 Oooh that's a good route for Adam and Elise to do! Wright Mtn, North Backbone trail up to Pine, Dawson, Baldy. And come back down the ridge from Pine Mountain way down into Vincent Gulch and back up to Blue Ridge. FUN!!! That would bring back so many memories of SoCal Peak Bagging for me.
I'm trying not to watch all your videos all at once. So far I've been a subscriber to your channel less than a month and I love what I see best awesome hikes and trails
Haha this is the very first video we ever posted! As you can see, we were just trying to figure out our style at that point -- still a fun adventure trying to run up that beast, though.
Me too 🙋
Very intense climb today...but success as usual 🙂. When you two started singing that amazing song Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen at the summit, what a perfect song for a perfect view of the majesty before you. You guys keep blowing my mind with your adventures....⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks Dorothy -- you found the very first video we ever made! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard how awesome 👍
9:08 that's the patch of trail I had a complete meltdown on the first time I climbed Baldy. I could recognize it anywhere LOL
Haha that's totally understandable, Talia! There are some parts of that trail where the drop-offs are super scary and disorienting when you're not used to them. But good for you for getting through it -- sounds like you've got Baldy on lock at this point!
That looks terrifying 😳😳😳
Dig the video. Taking some fellow Vets in a couple weeks. We all excited. Adam's a beast. I'll stick to walking....
Thanks Matt! My daughter is an Army cadet and I've been doing some of her workouts lately- talk about beastly! You and the other vets have earned the right to go whatever speed you want - you're still royalty to me. Have a great time on Baldy, and let us know how it goes! - Adam
Nice! Never been there. Been seeing this mountain since I was a kid and always wanted to go there but just never had the chance.
After the fires (hopefully) clear up, you should definitely check it out. It's always been one of our all time favorite climbs. Just gotta get yourself out there!
too good guys. awesome energy and a lot of smiles. that's the secret!
Haha you found our very first video! 😂 Thanks for the kind words of support. All it takes is a beautiful trail like this to get those smiles and energy going! ❤️
Have you 2 tried "dirt skiing" down Baldy Bowl to the Ski Hut? I saw the route at 4:44. I did that once - more butt sliding for me, but a crazy friend ran past me and got to the ski hut in maybe 10 minutes!
Haha yes Barbara we did run/dirt ski down once in the height of summer. No falls, but sore as heck the next day anyway from using our muscles in such an unfamiliar way. Very fun though! ❤️
Loveeeeee this!! 🙏❤️
Hey thanks Rebeca! Super epic trail... hope you get to run it one day!
Super cool !!!
Jason! We're gonna have to get you out there with us!!
the thing with running downhill, your knees takes insane amount of force, I always try to have trekking force absorb as much as the push as possible to save my knees
Yes trekking poles are great for that. We also try to run downhill with very small steps, which also helps a lot with the impact, though it can definitely still be hard on the joints! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Nice, anything helps. BTW if you guys ever in NE, I invite you to Main, Mount Katahdin, which means beautiful mountain. Famous Knife's Edge trial to the summit. I wanted to do Chimney Pond, Knife's Edge, Cathedral loop, they told me I was crazy in the ranger station. I did skip Cathedral and still came off the mountain in the dark. Cathedral is super difficult
@@RidiPwn That sounds fantastic! We have definitely had some people request that we do Katahdin Knife Edge, but adding in those others as well sounds epic! We will def consult with you about it whenever we plan that excursion.
@@LiveHardxLoveHard sounds good, would love to do the hike with you guys as well, but we are moving to TN later this week. One thing I can tell you about White Mountains is, even though the weather at the base is 90 degrees, please bring winter jackets. This is a place where vortexes of different fronts meet, making it the most unpredictable weather on Earth. So 90 degrees at the base, and it could be -20 at the summit and hyperthermia danger. They had the highest wind speed recorded on mt. Washington (Huntington Ravine trial most difficult trial in NE), the instrument actually broke it was so windy.
Do a Mt Baldy via Register Ridge recording! You'll love that one.
Yes!! Can't believe we've done Baldy all these years and have never gone up Register Ridge. Thanks for the reminder!
Trickle ice on him while he's napping, that way he gets both options
Hahaha I will try that! --E
You guys should do Matterhorn Peak in the Crags in the Eastern Sierras!!
Yes Kelly! We actually have a plan to do that one when we get back from our road trip next month. Have you done it before?
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I did Matterhorn years ago. It's a challenge for more normal folk like me, but you guys will kill it. Before you go, be sure to read about it in Kerouac's novel, Dharma Bums. Gary Snyder topped it, but Kerouac didn't. Great book btw! I really enjoy your videos!!!
Hi! What is the exact trail you took? Love this!
Hey Nicky, thanks for joining us on the adventure! So we started at the Manker Flats campground and headed up the ski hut trail (the turnoff from the fire road happens almost immediately after the waterfall). This will be the steep way and just follow signs to the summit, then for the most wonderful part of all take the Devil’s Backbone down to the ski lodge and loop back down to the parking area on the fire road. Let us know if you try it!
I finally did Baldy a week ago. Did not do it as fast as you. Maybe next time I will try and run some parts downhill. More of Elise singing on camera plz.
That is awesome! What a SoCal classic. And happy to know you liked the live singing! This was before we started writing the music for our channel and we kinda forgot that we used to film our little singing sessions on the trail!
How about going up "Register Ridge?" Just get on the ridge behind the trail register (if it's still there) - steep buy non-technical climb up!
Wanna try that for sure! Have you done it?
Thats where my favorite psychic Sloan Bella runs!
That's awesome -- Sloan's crushing it, because running at 10,000 feet is no joke!
Devils backbone gives me some serious vertigo
Yeah, you DEF would not want to be doing the backbone through icy snow!
I appreciate you clarifying who has the right-of-way. I will move 99% of the time if it is safe, otherwise I won't.
For sure! Of course we understand when there’s a tricky spot that is clearly not safe for either hiker to step aside (and we hope other hikers understand when we do the same!) But with so many new hikers out on the trails these days we figure why not throw little reminders in here and there ✌️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I support any and all positive communication regarding this. Thank you!
Ski hut is brutal
It is for sure steep! But great training for cactus to clouds!
run starting at 9:00 is amazing!!
Devils backbone makes for a killer trail run! Looking forward to going back once the snow melts, because you can see how deathly it can be in the winter with those crazy steep drop offs!
MUCHAS FELICIDADES AMIGOS USTEDES ME INSPIRAN I DID IT 2 TIMES ALREADY SAN GORGONIO IS NEXT 👏🤝🙏🥇
Eres asombroso oscar!! Definitely let us know how Gorgonio goes for you. It's one of our faves!
I love the singing.
Thats so kind 🤗 there’s something about nature that always brings a song to our hearts.
I agree. I was there two days ago. Via Register ridge alone and I enjoyed it. Thank you for Sharing.
That sounds so lovely! We have yet to do that route up Baldy. Maybe we will see ya out there one of these days ✌️
is that a 45 degree slope...?
Yes the steepest parts are at least 45 degrees, maybe more!
I should have told you... But now. I ask. please be careful. I am like Moses. I want you to soon see the Great things that Yah will do in Sinai. I love hiking.... too!
You two are so cute!! Its looks amazing there!! 💙
Thanks Kerry! It is soooo beautiful there -- especially in the morning.
Where is this?
Hey there. Mount Baldy is in the Angeles National Forest, about an hour drive outside of Los Angeles.
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thanks, looks nice and not to far a drive for some. 😊
Are you close by? Baldy is a so cal classic! Although if you saw our most recent video, it’s a totally different beast in a blizzard! 🤣
@@LiveHardxLoveHard no I’m on the east coast. Harriman state park, where the Appalachian trail goes through New York is an hour and a half away. That’s my equivalent but no where near as stunning. It’s nice to have something like that so close to a major city. Cool video and thanks.
Did the hike today 12-25-2020. It's no joke and lots ice once you hit the 8500 elevation. Had most of the mountain to myself. You lost me with the haleluya tho
It's one of the best! Always a good challenge. We were hoping to head to that area tomorrow to do an epic attempt of Iron Mountain to Baldy but we don't want to take any major risks with the ice out there, so it will have to wait until spring! Did you take the skit hut route today?
halleluiah
Wow this was our very first video we ever made -- glad you liked the song!! ❤️
I really needa expand my group of peeps i know...im yhe only one who enjoys crazy hikes..my group is just f***n lamr and lazy...
Look at this cute girl, awesome hike damn...dude is lucky
Haha, you are right my friend, lucky not only that she’s cute but that she wants to do kickass adventures with me. Not sure whether you’re in SoCal, but if you are, SoCal Hikers on FB is an awesome place to find like minded adventurers who are up for hikes every weekend. - Adam
@@LiveHardxLoveHard actually i am in socal ....this friday im actually heading to strawberry peak, havent been there in a few years
Awesome, definitely hit up that group, there’s always groups from there heading out to strawberry, Baldy, etc for some good adventures.
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do you two have a faith in Yah Almighty ...He is sending many extra Angels to keep you on the trail.. im just saying. !!
We have definitely got someone or something looking out for us, Randolph!!