MOST DANGEROUS MOUNTAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | SAN GORGONIO MOUNTAINS (11,503 FT)

It started as a great weather for a hike to this beautiful mountain. Martin, Luis, Mike and myself set out for a training (day) hike to San Gorgonio with an elevation of 11,503 ft, towering all over the whole of Southern California.
By the time we reach 9,000 ft high, the clouds starts to accumulate above and move fast towards the summit area. At least that was how it looked like that day.
Some summiteers stayed only for 10 minutes at the summit, complaining it was too cold to stay. By the time we approach the summit, we knew something was brewing and the outcome won't be good for us.
After some photo opt and drinks, we took off and descend as fast as we could. We hit the saddle above the last switchback and had some hot meal and sandwiches. By the time we hit below High Creek, rain starts to drizzle and kept getting stronger by the minute. It didn't take long before hailstorm appeared. This time the surroundings become foggy.
We reached the Wilderness sign and clearly we heard the raging flow of water below us. Soon enough we reached the bottom and found out that flash flood kept the hikers ahead of us stranded.
There was no other way to get out of there but to cross that river bed which I passed by early that morning as bone dry. After taking risk and using common sense and presence of mind, we were able to find a passable spot to cross.
I hope with this video, viewers will somehow learn something especially the nature of this mountain.
All is well that ends well. It was a happy ending nevertheless.
Musics : Epidemic Sounds

[@oepaga12]

Thinking about going for this hike this summer, thnx for sharing!!

[@W6RIPRadioAdventures]

I just moved to Yucaipa. I remember seeing those low dark clouds up there. I live 10 mins from the Mill Creek Ranger station. Glad you all got out safe.

[@emiliabaltazzar8150]

One for the books! Glad you are all safe.

[@BackcountryWanderer]

Glade everyone got out ok. It's a trip how fast the weather can change on you. Have fun summiting Whitney man.

[@stoutcraftworks1854]

CRAZY!!!! Glad you guys got out safe. Thank you for sharing.

[@Love2Wander]

You guys have all the fun good to see guys are ok thanks for sharing

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Awesome video 5mm. That was nuts... Glad everyone is ok.

[@anthonydominguez7441]

So lucky wish I was there sweet video thanks for sharing.

[@TheMbn1972]

Crazy-fun hike!! I think the BIG GUY in the sky was looking over us. At the end of the day I was lucky to be hiking with you guys......

[@deserttortoiseoutdoors9021]

Awesome video! Crazy adventure. Glad everyone made it out safe.

[@renatar7101]

We were there every time during summer. Not a drop of water in the river bed at Vivian Creek. Great prep for your next adventure, it was for us. Good luck on Whitney!

[@HangingontheTrail]

What an adventure and I'm glad you guys made it out safe but I loved the views you showed on this trip. I loved your clouds videos. Another great 5mm video. Thank you.

[@NatureBoy711]

its mother nature..... and your decision to wait is the best thing .......... for you have survived to see another great sunrise ! ^.^

[@kennykeyboard]

I like how you show that weather can change. Even before I became interested in this mountain, a teacher warned us about ascents during monsoon season.

[@hoohoomcdoodleman1238]

Every time-10/15 tunes-I’ve hiked that mountain, I’ve wondered how that crossing is so immense but simultaneously so dry. Thanks for showing how!

[@TubaSolotheHiker]

Wow dude....just..wow....I will never look at that place the same again.

[@HeliJim400]

What a great adventure, awesome job getting out safely and helping others. Super job on the edit too! Thanks for taking us along on the journey.

[@DonMilligan]

Whitney in Nov? Wow Best wishes on the hike, dangers are everywhere, adapt, overcome, ultimately the mountain decides.

[@mjwmjw470]

It truly is a dangerous mountain. Great video Robert. Can be fun when weather gets extreme...as long as ending is good. Glad everyone made it down safe. Wonder about those 6 Martin was talking about? Went up last Feb and had lunch at waterfall just below high creek with Icicle's and frozen waterfall. Best of luck on Whitney brother. Gonna be extreme this late in season. Be safe. Hopefully see you in December for meet up...Mark

[@blitztim6416]

Forest Falls gets like that. Extremes. I got stuck there for 10 hours because of a mud and rock slide. Not hiking, just driving. That was sketchy to be halfway across the creek. Put your group right in the middle. Glad you made it.