The Brutal Uphill of Mt. Baldy

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After traveling from Denver to California, it was time for one more adventure before heading to the Lost Coast. Robby and Thomas would hike up the 10,000 foot Mt. San Antonio in Los Angeles, better known as Mt. Baldy. We would start at Manker Campground, then up to San Antonio Falls. Then we would pass Sierra Ski Hut before going up the Baldy Bowl Trail before hitting the summit of Mt. Baldy. Finally, we would head back down along the Devil's backbone before having a quick lunch at Top of the Notch restaurant. After that, we walked back to the car and that was the end of our Journey West adventure before going to the lost coast.
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All of the footage in this video is original, and was recorded by Andrew Lin, Bryan Lin, Robby Huang, and Thomas Sinard
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[@AdventureArchives]

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[@ryanjulumar5056]

Just hiked Mount Baldy last spring. I’m 65 years old and made it to the top. Thank you for the memories!

[@awalktowardsglory]

That’s awesome!

[@janefromthecountry1820]

Wow, that is amazing!! Not something most 65 year old do. That is a hike of a lifetime! 😃👏👏👏🎉🏆

[@immnotaboutthatlife2086]

Love this! I hope to still do this at 65.

[@thomas.kovacik]

Baldy is one of the best hikes in our Southern California area, such a quick and brutal hike- but so dang pretty

[@HuskyMike]

Good video. That's my preferred direction to take that route also. As someone who hikes with dog(s), I wanted to say thanks for having your dog on a leash. 🐕‍🦺👍

[@RunningUphill]

Man, I’m always disappointed when my pics of trails don’t show how steep a hike is, but you guys really captured this one. Crazy steep. Really awesome.

[@wheresmyhuman7862]

Finally… Mt. Baldy summit video.. your LA fans are very happy. Hope you guys come back for more SoCal hikes. Thanks!

[@BorneoGirlAdventure]

Mount Baldy is so enchanting, treated to an amazingly beautiful view 😍👍🏻

[@bobtronic73]

Such an awesome conclusion to the Robby, Thomas, Sierra road trip. These were beautiful vistas. Sierra is such a good girl 😊

[@tiffanyseale3696]

Sierra is doing so well around the groups of people! Looks like she's living her best life😄

[@driftless1870]

Great video. Great descriptions. My dogs go with me as well. I watch for their tongue out, and when it hangs off to the side it indicates they are getting stressed and in need of water. Works very well.

[@skinny4070]

When its cold or nasty out i put you guys on the tv and watch all day. Really good videos.

[@robertawilkes6531]

Wonderful I like that you identified Mt San Jacinto, I’ve been up there 😊

[@awalktowardsglory]

Tahquitz Peak and the fire lookout up there are popular. I’ve been up there a couple of times.

[@DWNY358]

Great video! It's amazing that America's second largest city has such world class hiking at it's back door.

[@theoutdoordogandhikinggirl]

Awesome trail. Thomas, please be aware that your dog is not only struggling with her Paws, she is obviously struggling with her harness. This fits so badly and restricts her tremendously in her movement, which you can see in so many shots. Its not safe at all either. Make sure to give her a proper and decent well fitted harness and she will definately have more fun on the trail. These no-pull harnesses are rubish with super bad pressure points on your dog which makes moving correctly very hard for them. And being able to move well on hikes like this is so important. Plus she will slipp out and soon as she takes a mis step.

[@kirbyateu]

Just completed the Baldy Run-2-the-Top race a couple weeks ago! Such a rad experience!

[@hikingleigh]

Great video, this makes me miss my favorite LA mountain. Robbie's reactions and range of emotions are exactly why I always went Baldy ski hut up and down lol. I took the Devil's backbone descent one time and vowed never again. My favoritest route was from Bear Canyon up to Baldy via the Old Baldy Trail which was long and steep (6000' of elevation gain) but was an excellent trainer for a Whitney day hike. PS. good thing you didn't take the ski lift down as it'd pop you off at the ski lift parking lot and would still require a road walk back to Manker Flats (or a hitched ride!)

[@Michael_Tran]

Man...how we miss you guys. We hiked this area a few times. Hopefully run into you guys on your other adventure here in the West.

[@deborahriley1166]

Thanks guys!! I grew up with Mt Baldy as my backyard. Your tour is a lovely reminder, it’s wonderful! Thanks 🙏☮️🙏

[@lisehiker9867]

Great episode! A hike that really depend on the weather. So nice with Sierra along, hope to see more of her.

[@cyndih4720]

Sierra is such a trooper! What a life, adventure after adventure!

[@cloverhills1369]

We made our first trip to Colorado this past fall and saw a brown bear running through Ouray😆 we were just as excited. Amazing video as always💚🌲

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Nice hike guys...chirp 🐦

[@westernbigfootexploration]

I've hiked this peak dozens of times, camped at the spot Robby pointed out once. Was funny to see Robby say how good he feels knowing that just a couple hundred feet ahead is the steepest most difficult part. I live in Idaho now, glad you guys made this so I can reminisce about my old trails.

[@calxtra5361]

STUNNING Mountain walk all those very artistic trees and that cerulean sky!!!

[@dearmountains3431]

What a stunning place!! I am really enjoying this video😀 I love your team's dramatic footage． Greeting from JAPAN🐶

[@slagmaker6780]

Many years ago, a few friends and I hike up Baldy after midnight from valley you can see at 23:24 on the north side of the trail and came up just past the rest hut at the top of the ski lift. That was a fun hike. It's on a ridge that is steep, but not too exposed. Did Baldy a number of times, Great to see again.

[@rbmh]

California weather is the best, We moved from Chelesa NYC for work and hope to stay many more years here. No humidity is very nice, great sleeping at night. Great Video.

[@janewolf4541]

My favorite hiking channel.

[@dltreasures]

Great video, enjoyed watching. We belonged to So Cal Hiker years ago and did the six pack of peaks in this area. Baldy and Cucamonga are some of the favorites. You really captured the beauty in this video and brought back many memories. Loved seeing Sierra do the hike. Thanks for sharing!

[@malcolmT]

Hope you're Dog was okay can't be much fun walking all that way wearing a fur coat in that heat

[@em1355]

As an owner of two dogs (a Shepherd and a mix) and as a former marathon runner, IF a dog owner is going to do a "strenuous" climb and take their dog along, then one should consider their dog's fitness level as well as monitoring (limiting) their activities so that they do not get overly tired the day before the hike. Dogs, dependent on their age, recover quite quickly, but responsible dog owners should look out after them as they will go 200% and then the next day will "gamely" try it again. I had a shepherd that loved chasing balls, but I made sure that I did not overdo it with him because he would run and run...tongue hanging out of the side of his mouth and he would still want me to throw him the ball. The point is to be mindful of your dog's physical conditioning, especially if you make them part of your physical activities.

[@studioshitaketakashita7093]

we tuned in to this video after looking for the updated news on Julian Sands. Thanks to the videographers for making a wonderful video - beautiful cinematography and your enthusiasm and zest for nature is apparent. Well done. While I was not as miffed, my wife, well she is the type who scours parking lots looking for dogs stuck in cars - we must agree however that it does appear your dog is on the verge of suffering. Pressed for time, she made me skip to the end - "I want to see the dog okay at the bottom of the hill" - thanks for inserting the tag shot at the end of the dog drinking. Please do consider that in fact sometimes the best way you can indeed show the most care and love for your canine - is to leave them in the comfort of an air conditioned home.

[@joeljoel5061]

If their dog is like mine, they only like it when it hurts a little... Just like me... Good climb guys.

[@sharondavis8003]

Great day hike! Breathtaking mountain views & perfect weather. Would be fantastic to really hike with great music soundtrack playing all the way! You rock! ❤️😎👏🏻

[@AccessKelly]

Never forget a parting shot of the dog getting to rest in the car and congratulate her on a job well done! Came for Baldy. Stayed for Sierra! What a gud gurl - dog lover

[@Jesuscares7680]

Sierra and her Daddy needed a hiking hat and those cold bandanas..you can use for dogs.and humans... you can put those bandanas in your backpack with cold freezer yeti's... that dog was struggling you could tell..but..not my dog..awesome views..Kudos.. Sierra took it on the chin for all canines everywhere... Robbie.. don't die without going snow skiing... it will be the thrill of your life..🥶🥶🥶👍🏻 there's no crying in baseball.. and there's no crying in hiking:-)......

[@troutslayer7A]

Forty years ago I used to work and live there at the “notch”, the devils backbone and the mountain in general becomes pretty serious mountaineering once the snow happens. I grew up hiking in the “Gabe’s”, I could recommend some super cool through hikes/backcountry routes in that area…..

[@LisaLikesPhotographySanDiego]

Great commentary, lots of beautiful cam shots - really nice work. Thanks so much for the trip.

[@awalktowardsglory]

Nice hike! Great footage! Thanks for sharing.✌🏽❤️

[@gillystreatfield576]

Really loved this and all your vids as a duo! Great commentary and Sierra is an added amazing bonus! Super Pup!

[@tiffdarius7113]

My favorite video on the mt Baldy hike. This was very encouraging and gave me a great idea what to expect.

[@brianan7342]

This is my home trail! I live 20 minutes from here and frequent it. Cucamonga Peak, Ontario Peak, and the Three T's trail off of Ice House Canyon are awesome trails as well. I would love for your team to do the Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon National Park! Amazing 40 mile trail that shares about 1/3 of the trail with the John Muir Trail.

[@brianan7342]

If you want to do a trail in the Mt. Baldy area as a backpacking trail, look up the Three T's trail. It has so much incline and decline that you need to take a break.

[@d1gitaldave]

Done this one many times as it's just an hour drive away from me. Would love to other SoCal peaks with you guys if you ever make it back out! San Gorgonio, Bernardino, Jacinto, Mt Wilson, and others from Southern California highly recommended. They are great prep for Mt Whitney for those working their way up to that.

[@nancyford4536]

Love to see these hikes and you guys. Hope Sierra gets a nice nap!

[@deltasafarishow]

Another amazing video, gentlemen. Y'all's show is both awe inspiring and just plain old inspiring.

[@killuax3905]

I was startled by the Thomas doppelganger for a moment haha. ps. love this short adventure!

[@ervinslens]

Fantastically captured surroundings folks, impressive editing skills too. Simply enjoyable piece of content!

[@33Jenesis]

I use mt baldy to train for altitude because I live near the trail head. The hut trail is 4 miles up with 4000 gain, loose dirt on the steepest part (hard to go up and come down). My friend used to carry 2 to 4 gallons of water in backpack hiking up as training. I hike all the trails leading to summit but to save time the shortest is great (like sprint).

[@sbreezy0120]

really cool to see you guys hike one of my favorite trails!!

[@spellsforsale6871]

Looks really fun - would love to do this hike! Hopefully one day!🙂

[@Iam1uglyguy]

"Ski lifts are terrifying," says the guy who just 30 (video) seconds earlier nonchalantly walked along "The Devil's Backbone".

[@Jesuscares7680]

😜😜😜😜😜👍🏻

[@mikaelb.]

Nice video ! Thanks a lot. Just wanted to add that the last song of the episode, with that melancholic 80's vibe, is a delicious piece of music. Great job.

[@kennyle8640]

How timely! I've gone to the summit of Baldy a few times; the most recent with my daughter and her boyfriend less than 2 weeks ago. We did an out-and back from the Manker campgrounds, up to Top of the Notch, and over the Devil's backbone to the summit. It's a a bit longer at about 14 miles, but less steep on most of the way up; a few places are very steep as you guys mentioned in the video. A cold drink at Top of the Notch cannot be overrated.

[@pbw1]

Your videos are always awesome but I just gotta say, the music in this one was especially boppin... had me dancing in the kitchen 😆 so when does the album drop? Thanks for all your hard work buds

[@JasonPunzalan]

Love Mt. Baldy! Classic LA hike.

[@danseb1975]

Watched this episode only now during vacation, but loved it so much that I directly had to watch it again. Very entertaining and great music as always.

[@ghostofreality1222]

I used to live on this mountain when I was a child. Man this brings back memories. I miss it so much. That was my playground when younger.

[@thesuperd1971]

I got winded just watching! Great video guys!

[@FeiFay_CorgiPaws]

The pup is a great hiker!

[@eagle2742]

I grew up there - drove up Baldy road countless times, Mt Baldy Lodge, etc. - yet it took me moving to Colorado to really get into hiking - couple dozen 14ers summited - Mt Baldy looks a lot like hiking Sandra Peak in NM - nice hike and good filming guys! ⛰️

[@adrianajones7181]

What a great video, so true to the hike. I watched so many videos on Mt. Baldy and by far this one is the most realistic and showcases each section well. Wish I had seen this before my hike up, I might have thought twice about it. Thank you so much.

[@veggiedisease123]

2:22 I wish more people had followed this advise in the last 3 weeks

[@leephom5499]

Sierra is sooo cute love her thanks for putting those boots on her :)

[@EXPLOREMOREFILMS]

I am super happy to see you guys out in California. I would love to do an episode with you guys out here California or Utah. Congrats on your summit!!

[@staciamwalrus]

💚 that last shot of Sierra!

[@WestShoreMan]

Cool vid! I prefer hitting the notch first and dropping down the bowl. Total quad burner!

[@socalventures1]

San Gabriel mountains Highway 39 to East Fork. Parked at the end of East Fork and try the hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere". 10 miles roundtrip. Lots of history in those canyons.

[@wendysuperfan1014]

thanks guys

[@wendyclaproth9454]

Definitely one of my favorites… glad you didn’t do register ridge cause that REALLY is an FU route!! 😂😂😂 In snow it’s absolutely stunning too!! Love mt Baldy

[@TheBackpackingBiologist]

5:37 Those birds are called Stellar's Jays :) Funnily enough, there are no true blue jays west of the Rockies. Keep up the great content! Hope to collab one day in the future :)

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks for the info! That would definitely be cool :)

[@MD-tr1yv]

I just did my first baldy summit last weekend, this is awesome and I’ll be back!

[@susianalukinta]

after watching the video, I realized that there are still many beautiful places in the world that not everyone knows about. one of them is San Antonio falls in Los Angeles. from the video, the view is very beautiful through the screen of my cellphone! although it looks how the journey to the place is quite draining, but I think it's worth it. I imagined how beautiful the view would be if I were standing right there, breathing in the clean, fresh air. It's tiring but if the reward is nature's beauty, why not?!😆 appreciation to Robbie and Thomas for the trip, thanks to you guys, I was able to see a beautiful side of the world that I never knew before, even if it was only through the screen of my phone😁😁😁😁.

[@underwriter53]

Robbie, I rewatched this tonight, and it struck me how some parts of it reminds me of Vail, CO where my brother lives. He originally moved out there as an HVAC mechanic to work for Vail Resorts. He got to know the mountain well. So, if you guys ever want to learn to ski in Winter, or just backpack in Summer let me know. I’m sure I could talk my brother into hooking you guys up. Like me, he originally grew up in Northern Kentucky. Some of our favorite places always included the RR Gorge.

[@ashwinvasavada8401]

Hey, right in my backyard! Glad you got to do a fantastic socal hike and bummed I didn’t run into you!

[@boytoy7605]

Next you should do cactus to clouds trail. Starts at Palm Springs museum, to San Jacinto peak.

[@joanrochlin8493]

Beautiful hike and video. Thanks again!

[@beautifulflorida]

Amazing views and great hike! Very nice video, thank you!

[@edwardkenny2356]

Excellent video! I enjoyed it completely. Thank you! 👍

[@mllemurder4739]

I'm a bit envious you guys were at my backyard mountain and I wasn't there.

[@Mark_Jacobson81]

Love the film quality Robbie… crisp AF

[@MojaveZach]

that's definitely a hard hike, me and a friend climbed it from wrightwood instead which was pretty hard also lol

[@graham974]

The hike from Wrightwood is sketchy as hell and tough! I told myself I'd never do it again. Fun hike though hahah

[@MojaveZach]

@@graham974 thats for sure!

[@bichonmomr]

Awesome as usual. thanks for sharing

[@CruzCruz-nw7fi]

I’m in PHX an LA weather is fantastic 💯👏 right moisture in the air the winds it’s my fav weather in the SW

[@laraloopz]

Omg this is my city!!! How’d I miss this?!?

[@HikingWithShawn]

Great video! That looks like a brutal climb with a nice reward at the top. It looked like you shared the top with a lot of people. Was it like that the whole way up as well or were you all hiking alone most of the time? The look you gave eating the sandwich was hilarious.

[@davidrenaldo9429]

Love your vids

[@raulsanches3619]

wow what a badass dog going up there with you

[@andrewwhite9739]

Mt. Baldy is no joke. Its so steep. It's difficult to ski because it gets very icy. If you are there on run of the rare days after a decent snowfall it's beautiful, but always dangerous. If you're insane like we were as kids; You can go surfing on the same day that you go skiing. It happens. Where else can you do that? 🔥

[@storminmay]

Love Sierra's booties, glad to see her paws being protected.

[@leeweisberg4045]

Great video keep them coming!

[@Duckhead3000]

Come back west for Kings Canyon and Tahoe. How did you guys not go to Tahoe? That's a huge miss.

[@elainebrown832]

Love this hike and video.

[@dcrisp8888]

Pup doing the best she can.

[@doc3162]

If you guys ever come to Oregon, I'd love to hike with you. We have some great trails and you guys are awesome. I feel like your friends of mine without ever having met.

[@LionofEpirus33]

Feel the same about these dudes. I can hike the Whites with them in NH

[@sluggotinfantryman]

That thing from Mount Baden Powell side is brutal.

[@ghc26]

Loved the series but I was stressed watching Sierra, hoping she got more water and rest than we saw because her hips and back legs definitely looked fatigued as she walked. People forget, dogs have the equivalent of fur coats, walking in the heat on a strenuous trail seemed to be too much given her posture and gait towards the end. I’m not a Vet, but used to work in a veterinarian clinic for many years.

[@Phoenixhunter157]

💯

[@Wilderness_Recon]

quite possibly the best soundtrack to date 👍

[@chrisyeager5905]

Great video. I met you guys as I was heading down and you were in the hard mf section. Glad sierra made it!

[@maryannknox7158]

Awesome views so Beautiful !Thank You

[@errollleggo447]

Downhill is always a bit sad isn't it? I mean you are happy to get back to the start, but kinda sad that it is over.

[@rommelnavarrette2831]

I've done Baldy 5 times. Its brutal but its my favorite.

[@steveflor9942]

That's the Sugar Pine Ski lift BTW. I used to do this hike a lot......Though, my last time was in 2015. I think ski lift was $5 , $3 for seniors. If you ever do this is snow, do NOT attempt without Crampons. The Devil's Backbone gets icy on winter.