Truly an amazing video... you guys are just cutting through that beautiful soft Southern California butter silk... I can tell how good it is Mount Baldy has the same thing in the spring
Yes: my advice right now is stay home. It is the smartest, safest thing to do. When things get back to normal, look for local guide companies that offer backcountry skiing courses. This will introduce you to the gear and how to use it, and it will also put you in touch with prospective partners in your area. If you are in SoCal, do check out the SMS (Sierra Club Ski Mountaineer's Section) which mentors and connects backcountry skiers.
Incredible video. I have been planning doing this for about 2 years now (multiple knee surgeries got in the way) however I am planning to do it this coming spring. Would you say May is the best month to do this? I understand the snow isn’t best however i don’t mind, I just really want to check this off the bucket list :) thanks in advance
This video is also great. Thanks for this. Ski conditions look great at the top. How long the hike in, and how long until you had to skin up? I know hiking alone is a very big day. I might try on Memorial Day weekend.
It's a long way back there. I think it took us about 3 hours to get to snow and then probably another 3 hours to the summit. Skiing was good above 10K feet.
Your videos and blog posts are truly inspirational for a BC skier who just moved to the southern part of the state for a few years. Thank you!
Truly an amazing video... you guys are just cutting through that beautiful soft Southern California butter silk... I can tell how good it is Mount Baldy has the same thing in the spring
Sad what happened up there in 2015, but making some of these lines is still high on my bucket list! Nice video as always.
The terrain back there is really scenic and big. It's absolutely worth the effort.
Hey Andy Baldy is going off right now did Chair 1 Bentley's parking lot with Dave yesterday at closing he had a big smile on his face
Sounds like crazy-low snow levels with the coming storm. It's going to be a great spring mountaineering season for CA!
Imagine they had some ski lifts to the top of Big Draw. Oh man
We talked about that at some length as we were slogging uphill endlessly. It would have put Mammoth out of business.
You live the life
What is the most effective route as far as longest possible line to ski?
The approach via the South Fork Trail probably gets you the longest possible ski descent under normal conditions.
Do you have any advice for someone wanting to get into backcountry for the first time?
Yes: my advice right now is stay home. It is the smartest, safest thing to do. When things get back to normal, look for local guide companies that offer backcountry skiing courses. This will introduce you to the gear and how to use it, and it will also put you in touch with prospective partners in your area. If you are in SoCal, do check out the SMS (Sierra Club Ski Mountaineer's Section) which mentors and connects backcountry skiers.
What month was this trip made in?
05.05.2019
Did you guys do this trip in a day or have to camp overnight?
Daytrip -- but it is kind of a long day. :)
Incredible video. I have been planning doing this for about 2 years now (multiple knee surgeries got in the way) however I am planning to do it this coming spring. Would you say May is the best month to do this? I understand the snow isn’t best however i don’t mind, I just really want to check this off the bucket list :) thanks in advance
This video is also great. Thanks for this. Ski conditions look great at the top. How long the hike in, and how long until you had to skin up? I know hiking alone is a very big day.
I might try on Memorial Day weekend.
It's a long way back there. I think it took us about 3 hours to get to snow and then probably another 3 hours to the summit. Skiing was good above 10K feet.