Devils Backbone to Mt Baldy Summit, hiking route and description in 4K, Mount San Antonio

[@markstanton2362]

Refreshingly no music, but just the pure sounds of footsteps and nature. Love it.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks Mark, yes, I think music, and more often than not, wrong music, is used too much for youtube outdoors films. Thanks for noticing and the kind words, glad you like it:-)

[@SA-cm9wp]

I climbed up to Mt. Baldy back in 1988 using the Bear Canyon Trail. I recall about 7 miles one way and about 5,000 feet elevation gain. It was good to be young. I really enjoy your videos, especially your Norway adventures.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yeah, Bear Canyon is a tough one

[@jonrutherig6300]

Awesome...brings Back my high school year's in the 80's...missed all my 9th,and part of 10th grade year's hiking Baldy....best year's ever...thx for video

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure:-) thanks for watching!

[@plorks445]

Excellent video! Did this today. Devil's Backbone to Baldy Bowl. I always thought youtube videos made Devil's Backbone look more narrow and dangerous than it really is due to camera distortion. I was very very wrong. I wasn't liking Devil's Backbone but got from 8:10 to the orange rock at 8:49. I don't like heights and had to turn back. A barefoot guy passed me and I watched what he did. He got very low and looked at the wall as much as possible instead of down. So I then did the same thing except with shoes and a lot less ninja like. Had no problems with any other parts of the trail. It's a relatively short section but I will never do it again.

[@julianofpaignton6202]

Watching this video made feel sad. When I lived in L.A I loved hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains. I miss living down there so much. I love the Transverse Ranges & the deserts of Southern California. IF I ever get back down there I will hike the Devils Backbone trail. Your hike at 10:15 looked absolutely treacherous. I can see why there have been deaths & rescues on that trail. When I climbed Mt Baldy in 2007 I took the Manker Flat trail which goes past the ski hut. Thank you for putting this video on here for me to watch

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks for watching! Its a great mountain, most fatal accidents happen in winter when devils backbone gets really dangerous.

[@ricklarry4212]

Nice to see two separate routes (videos) to the summit. One from the Bear Canyon/Old Baldy trail (other video), and this one from the Devils Backbone with the Ski Hut trail thrown in for good measure. Loved the time lapse at the top with the rolling clouds.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I think I have a 3rd route as well here somewhere, dont remember if I did a video from that or not

[@ricklarry4212]

Yes you Did have a 3rd route (video), Jarl. The Register Ridge route, the steepest route to the summit. I re-watched it this morning to see the differences. It was in winter and you were giving advise on the dangers of the Devils Backbone route with snow on it.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@ricklarry4212 Excatly!

[@stargater2892]

First time I've seen you were not alone. Changes the dynamic -- I knew if you got hurt, you had a chance for help. I like hearing your footsteps too. These are postcard images.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

I was probably alone, but a lot of people hiking this trail

[@peacefulliving6432]

The snow looks so beautiful on the mountains. What a wonderful gift we have, our eyesight. 😍🏞️

[@NorwegianXplorer]

True!

[@shanerod422]

Thank you posting.. I really enjoyed watching it.. We’re planning to do this hike soon.. Thanks again! :)

[@NorwegianXplorer]

A pleasure, glad you like it, enjoy your hike and be safe!!! There is another one for San Gorgonio here kzbin.info/www/bejne/poXTf6SYn9yDkK8 if you are planning to go there at a later time, highly recommended mountain!

[@SkyDawg108]

Great video. Made even greater by the absence of music. The summit shot of the roiling clouds was mesmerizing. Thanks!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@maxoblivion]

I hiked around Baldy a lot 40 years ago as a kid. When you're a kid, you can hike all day in the mountains without stopping and suffer no ill effects. If you're getting older you'd better do some preparation first and make sure you're in shape to be hiking to 10k feet and then back. This morning I walked up the Falls road to the notch and it kicked this 67 year old couch potato's butt. Just be aware folks. Going to the peak is no walk in the park. I did it last 15 years ago going up the Ski Hut trail. That's probably the way I'll go when I try it again. Don't think I'll be up to doing the full loop. Maybe in the next life when I'm young again.

[@angelabaker1992]

That is one scary mountain. Rather you than me as I get vertigo but the views are spectacular. Take care up there. Been too many accidents up there recently. Be prepared at Baden Powell used to say.

[@iliar3563]

Planning Baldy for spring time. There is another winter storm today. Meanwhile I train close by at sunset peak and will be heading to Strawberry peak too. After that and right before Baldy, Timber mt. Thanks for the great video.👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks, good luck on your climb!

[@marcusfield248]

Great Job ! So peaceful

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, glad you like it:-)

[@Bearwoman11]

Yes I have hike there many times! Love this video

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you so much!

[@TheSentry66]

I was just up there a couple weeks ago - very good video!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, its a great mountain!

[@drummist1000]

We’re doing this hike this weekend. I’m already having anxiety. And I’ve never had anxiety about ANY hike.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

How did it go?

[@gracenote1837]

Thank you so much. I can’t hike but this took me along with you.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

My pleasure!

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

I want to do this hike, but the fear of heights thing has me here trying to get an idea. I'm positive it's worse when you're actually there, but how much worse? LOL I'm told if you go over, you may not be able to stop for quite awhile, if at all. At 7:50 on the right I can see that possibility. Still thinking. Watching more. Thanks sooo much for this video. At 10:03 and beyond, pretty much convinced me. This hike at my age probably isn't for me. Going over rocks when tired, Eh! Great video!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

As long as there is no snow its not bad, you can stop and turn around everywhere.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

@@NorwegianXplorer LOL! I just text my hiking guru about my feelings. My Guru hasn't accepted my thoughts. I truly appreciate your thoughts. I may have to do it, like it or not.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@twoweeledsoto6072 Go for it!

[@nicolesierra8989]

@@NorwegianXplorer do you think the hike is doable for someone with knee issues? With poles?

[@enidsnarb]

So beautiful! Thank You !!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thanks!

[@ismaels1974]

Thank you for sharing👍👍

[@NorwegianXplorer]

A pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@X_explorer]

Cool video!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you!

[@ramonacrandall9492]

another awesome video :)

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Glad you like them!

[@ramonacrandall9492]

@@NorwegianXplorer yes i sure do :)

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@ramonacrandall9492 😊

[@rommelnavarrette2831]

Best video on Baldy ive seen. I hiked but onky as far as Noch restaurant. Im kinda afraid of the devils backbone

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, its not as bad as it sounds:-)

[@hectorcabello1212]

En septiembre fuy y esta muy bonita pero esta muy dura la subida pero llege ala Sima

[@patriciasalem3606]

Very nice! I can see that last stretch of Baldy summit from my front window (north side of the mountain). I have to say those catwalk sections of the Devil's Backbone Trail don't look fun. I can't believe people are trying to hike up there now in winter, when it really requires serious mountaineering skills after the snow falls. I believe there are two people currently lost up on Baldy near the bowl and part of a search and rescue mission (including the actor Julian Sands, whom I believe did have proper mountaineering training but was alone). Several others have died in the last few weeks. It's been difficult to impossible for rescue crews to get in there because of high winds, ice, and avalanche risk. Many with no crampons, no helmets, not prepared to bivy, and no training. SMH.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes I have heard, seems like people dont understand dangers any longer, sad🤷‍♂️

[@patriciasalem3606]

@@NorwegianXplorer I think a big part of the problem is that Mt. Baldy is in L.A.'s backyard, so people mistakenly think it's an easy day hike. I was an EMT and part of a search and rescue unit in another part of the US, and we frequently had to do missions because of people's poor planning. Sadly, many were body recovery and not live rescue missions. One of the lost was found yesterday on Baldy, thankfully alive and able to walk out with assistance after 3 days on the mountain.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

@@patriciasalem3606 Wow, I am glad to hear he survived, Baldy is. a serious mountain, but as you say, it is so close to LA, I once met a person in a Ferrari leather jacket, leather loafers and no water, this was above Devils Backbone...

[@patriciasalem3606]

@@NorwegianXplorer OMG, that is just crazy. But I hear those stories a lot. There's a debate right now about the Forest Service needing to issue permits for some of the higher elevations in California because of people like that guy you encountered. Rescues are putting responders' lives in danger and burning resources needed elsewhere. They have signs up at Baldy now urging people to avoid hiking there without the right alpine equipment, but there's no enforcement. I mean, I can't drive up there without chains on my tires. Climbers shouldn't be able to go above the Ski Hut (or wherever the danger line is) without the proper seasonal gear IMO. Also, just to day hike in Denali, I had to do bear awareness training at the visitor center there.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

The danger starts above the tree hut, but you can not really outlaw nature for people that are not prepared, people are just gonna find other places to go

[@dylanxconnor]

big vibe

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yup!

[@ramonacrandall9492]

white clouds looks like a white cotton candy yummy lol

[@NorwegianXplorer]

😊

[@ramonacrandall9492]

@@NorwegianXplorer heeeeee haaaaaaaaaw. lol

[@melantopia]

Nice!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

:-)

[@camphikelivecalifornia3864]

Thanks for not filming with a go pro camera on a helmet or pack. Every go pro footage makes it seem like you could slip and free fall at any moment, as it exaggerates the slopes on the sides. I know people slip in the winter time and perish but the trail is doable on a warm day with no snow.

[@justrione]

Did this past Saturday

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Awesome, congrats!

[@LeFlea12]

Damn! That's all I have to say.

[@watdahek2]

I see that the Devils Backbone is narrow. Are there places after it where it gets more narrow? Loved the video, good job!

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Thank you, the trail gets more narrow and for some it feels a bit more scary as it winds it way along a cliff side before you are home free. I have a newer video on my channel that might show that section better.

[@BigCaz1980]

I was just there this past Saturday of July 11th and there is a giant rock that is partially blocking the Devils Back bone trail along the mountain side. It is a bit sketchy as you have to a slight maneuver around the rock on the narrow path

[@TheMsmay2]

Christian Castillo I hope that they get rid of it

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Is that a recent rockfall then?

[@flyingnova5729]

Bonsai trees around?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

FlyingNova yeah, kind of looks like it.

[@flyingnova5729]

Thanks man !

[@NorwegianXplorer]

FlyingNova of course, thanks for watching!

[@hyenaswine]

Sorry but the Devils Backbone is whimpy. We went through it today and didn't even know it. We thought it was further ahead. I was like, what? I'm not saying this to brag, but rather to say don't be afraid of it, the videos make it look more scary than it is. We didn't even know we were on it. Yes high up, but mostly a normal part of a trail.

[@BlastCODM]

I want to go so badly. But i have no vehicle. One day....one day.

[@NorwegianXplorer]

You might be able to go with somebody, lot of people teaming up to drive up to the mountain

[@kevinceniceros1690]

You all wanna know something fun about this hiking trail? Within a year around two people died and at least three had to get evacuated by helicopter because their dumbass selves were not paying attention or didn't bring enough hiking equipment. :D

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yes, I know, people get into accidents here all the time, unprepared or poor judgement most of the time.

[@tkdpower]

Does it snow at this time?

[@NorwegianXplorer]

It did actually snow the week after I was there, but should be clear of snow now:-)

[@ramonacrandall9492]

oh short video .the end :)

[@NorwegianXplorer]

Yep

[@abone2pick]

Real men don't take the ski lift

[@NorwegianXplorer]

hehe