Climbing Mt. Baldy Bowl in Winter
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- Опубліковано 21 лют 2024
- Mt. Baldy Bowl is a Southern California hiking rite of passage. Hiking Mt. Baldy in winter offers climbers the choice of the standard Ski Hut trail OR the Baldy Bowl, which is essentially the Mt. Baldy mountaineer's route. While we have hiked Mt. Baldy in winter previously, this was our first time climbing the Baldy Bowl, and wow did it live up to the hype! Just please note that the Baldy Bowl is not a standard "hike" - mountaineering gear, prior experience, and careful monitoring of the conditions on Mt. Baldy are 100% crucial to safely attempting this climb.
#mtbaldy #californiahiking #winterhiking
For those of you interested in doing this climb, we shared all the essential beta (route/tips/tricks) as this week's member's video topic: ua-cam.com/channels/_lIEusC0z5afZwfP1Wllkg.htmljoin
Hi Adam and Elise, another great video! Can you guys talk about the process of how you guys plan your trips from start to finish?
@@pamirose8612 Yes for sure! We already have a members video on that exact subject, and maybe this winter we'll do one on the main channel as well as we gear up for the summer climbing season! ❤
I love the Post Toast! And you know it was special because Elyse actually took a bite. All of the other people you passed probably wondered how you were already on your way down. The answer -"powered by poptarts"
Hahaha yes! I think we were the only ones who glissaded that day, and the people going up def seemed jealous. Truth be told, they were starting too late in the day and I'm betting most of them didn't make it -- just too slushy when it gets warm, and once you start post-holing on the steep part you're cooked. ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard They would know that if they watched your videos! An early start is the way to go!
I've watched a lot of outdoor adventure videos but yours always stands out , taking difficult routes , beautiful locations and most of all enthusiastically enjoying yourselves, thanks for taking us along with your wonderful photography.
Thanks so much, Marcus -- that is lovely to hear. It means a lot to us that you appreciate those elements, because those are the same things that we love about doing these adventures! ❤️
What makes a video a good video? There are several characteristics that can transport a video from basic to compelling. They include audience relevance, great editing, valuable content, and a clear call to action. The most effective videos are ones that speak to a specific audience. Adam & Elise you’ve always covered these points to perfection.
Your near future journeys will keep all of us listening.
Thanks Frans! We're so happy and fortunate to have you along with us for this journey, and really excited for where it's headed as we become fully nomadic in just 5 months! ❤️
Another winter wonderland in the great snowy range .a good work out . beautiful.
Thanks David -- yes it really was a fantastic workout. We were breathing hard and sweating like crazy, and pretty sore the next day. But so, so fun!! ❤️
Another outstanding adventure brought to us by the livehardxlovehard team of Elise and Adam (aka Jellybean and Pop Tart). Always excitement and laughter all rolled up into the best entertainment on UA-cam! If you’re not a member you are missing out on a lot of bonus material from these two kiddos. You guys are AMAZING and I love you both dearly. ❤️AMAZING VOCAL ELISE! 😘
Thanks Larry! Adam really lived up to his Pop Tart trail name on this one with that tribute to Mr. Post. So glad you liked the vocals -- I had a great time layering them in over all those beautiful shots climbing up with the undercast clouds in the background. And thank you for the shout-out about the member videos -- we're really enjoying making those, and happy you like them!! ❤️ -- JB
you guys are amazing! wow!
Thanks Maddy! We have so much love for Baldy, and have hiked it more than any other mountain over the years, but it still finds ways to amaze us. ❤️
Great spot for your Post toast! Thanks for sharing as always.
Thanks Kim! Yeah it was really important to me to find the right spot for that, and had to do some wandering around to get a good wind-shelter. But totally worth it. ❤️
One foot forward and two steps backward in some places--wow! The wind at the summit sounded crazy! I read about Mr Post--what a nice tribute. The butt-slide was the best part--love you guys.
Such a good adventure, Bob! And Elise crushed me on the butt-slide. She made it all the way down to the main trail, whereas my heavy body stopped in the slush about 20 yards short and had to post-hole my way across. She definitely won the day! ❤️ --A
Love all the other hikers just watching these two crazy people sliding by having so much fun!
Haha ya they definitely got a kick out of it Sam, and were very supportive! A couple of them recognized us and shouted out, "Live hard love hard!" which was super cool. ❤️
ELISE and ADAM a hello from France. A beautiful hike that is earned by getting up very early, and the climb was particularly difficult. I admit that I really like these video passages where ELISE's voice gives another dimension to the beautiful landscapes, it's an ode to nature and these are my favorite moments. Seeing you glide by, the climbers must have wondered who these two big kids are who are sliding happily in the snow. Once again ADAM you thwarted ELISE's trap, but I'm not sure if she was the one who placed that stone on your slide path, it doesn't look like her. Kisses to both of you. DAN
ELISE et ADAM un bonjour de France. Une belle randonnée qui se mérite en se levant très tôt, et la montée a été particulièrement difficile. J’avoue que j’aime beaucoup ces passages vidéo ou la voix de ELISE donne une autre dimension aux superbes paysages, c’est une ode à la nature et se sont mes moments préférés. En vous voyant passer en glissant, les grimpeurs ont dû se demander qui sont ces deux grands enfants qui glissent dans la neige avec bonheur. Encore une fois ADAM tu as déjoué le piège de ELISE, mais je ne suis pas sûr que ce soit elle qui avait placé cette pierre sur ton chemin de glissade, ça ne lui ressemble pas. Bises à vous deux. DAN
Thank you so much, Dan -- I'm really happy you're enjoying the music and the way we match it with shots of nature. That's my favorite part of the videos to make, and it's wonderful to hear that you like those sections. The people climbing up were definitely surprised to see us glissading down, but they were very supportive! ❤️ --E
To Mr. Post and his delicious legacy - thanks for the fun times and beautiful shots as always! Early birds unite! 💪🏼 🥂 🏔️
Thanks for Post-toasting with us, Lauren! So glad you enjoyed, and yes when it comes to SoCal snow mountaineering especially, the early birds rule! ❤️
Great hike! The ascent must have been brutal! Loved the song too.
Thanks very much! Yes the ascent was super steep going up the bowl, though we were lucky because conditions were perfect so it was actually quite nice. In severe wind, or icy cold with no bite for the crampons, it can be really dangerous, and when too warm and post-holing it can be almost impossible, but for us that morning it was ideal snow climbing. Super happy you like the song!! ❤️
Wow, gorgeous shots from the top! Loved the Post Toast and down-glissade. :) What an amazing So-Cal winter morning!
Heck yeah, Matt! Pop tarts and glissading are heaven for the inner child!! ❤️
So cool that you guys did the Bowl before you leave LA for good. I'm guessing it was now or never, the snow will be gone soon.
Thanks very much, and you are reading our minds -- we were thinking exactly the same thing! Of course we'll be back in the area from time to time, but there's no guarantee there will be snow in any given year so this is def our time to take advantage of massive snowfall on our SoCal peaks! ❤️
Wow that area is so beautiful covered in snow! What a fun climb and glissade. Have you ever "dirt skied" down the bowl? Or walked up Register Ridge? Both are very fun.... and then shower off the dust in San Antonio falls. Glad you had a great Snow Day!
Barbara I have never heard of this dirt skiing, but it sounds so fun! Do you basically just slide down the bowl on foot? The shower in the falls is definitely right up our alley -- could be a great project for this spring when the falls are roaring! ❤️
Well done! Loved the commentary and photography. You two obviously know what you’re doing.
Thanks James! Yes we've been doing a lot of mountaineering the last few years, so this one was definitely in our comfort (and fun!) zone. Very glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Definitely Adam / Elise! I've hiked Baldy a few times in fair weather via the Backbone and Baldy Bowl Trail (Ski Hut), but have never been remotely tempted to climb directly up the Bowl. But that doesn't mean recreational hikers like me can't appreciate the wonders mountaineers like you bring to the screen. Looking forward to seeing your many adventures. Rock on!
@@James-100 Right on -- love the backbone trail in good weather! ❤
Nice!! Loved the new song at 4:00, the glissading, and this is the first video of yours where I see other people in it!
So glad you liked it! Yes this is a really popular climb when conditions are good, though to be honest those people who were hiking up when we were coming down probably shouldn't have been. It was already getting warm, and by the time they got up to the really steep parts they were most likely post-holing miserably. I'd be willing to bet that almost none of them made it all the way to the summit -- but I'd love to hear about it if they did! ❤️
Love it...but hey, a pair of planks (skis) to come back down that would have been awesome! Thanks for sharing
You are so right, Bruce! We were thinking it on the way down, and on the drive back started talking about learning some ski-mountaineering skills next year after I take early retirement. Definitely something to look forward to! --A
Snow is so wonderful , enjoy your climb on the steep hills it looks scary , I'm sure it was cold with the wind blowing hope you enjoyed it as well
Yes Andrea it was so hot going up in the sun, and then so cold with that freezing wind that hit us on the summit. Definitely a hike that requires wearing layers. But we enjoyed the heck out of it -- one of our funnest days in the mountains all year! ❤️
You picked a beautiful day!
It really was perfect -- so glad we didn't try it the week before when the weather was bad, because on the day we went the whole route was pretty much joyous. ❤️
Great video. Mt Baldy has been in the news due to people getting lost & some passed away. But when the weather is good it’s not scary. I enjoyed watching your climb!
Thanks very much -- so happy you liked it! Yes it seems like Baldy is in the news every year because it can be fatal in the wrong conditions. But in the right conditions, it's pure joy...well, a lot of effort plus pure joy! ❤️
That looked like FUN! Especially with the glissade as reward for the hard effort on the way up!
It was so fun, Catherine! And you're right about the reward -- that's absolutely how it felt as we cruised down in about 60 seconds the part that had taken us over an hour to trudge up! ❤️
Wow I did that Hike mid June via the notch when it was completely dry, and I thought I was gonna barf from the altitude. Cheers to you for going straight up the Bowl!
Haha yeah anything over 10,000 can be pretty disorienting coming from 0. Our hearts were definitely beating hard on that steep part of the bowl, but we took plenty of rests for filming, and for the most part it was really smooth and pleasurable thanks to the perfect conditions! ❤️
You need to do an advertisement for pop tarts. Breathtaking!
Haha it's really true. You couldn't have a more genuine match between product and pitchman! ❤️
Wow, great song! Super different than previous works. Powerful vocals and nice minor chord progression. Thanks!
Thanks very much, Mark! So glad you like it -- it's definitely a favorite, and very meaningful to me because it's the one we wrote when I was injured and dreaming of being back out climbing again! ❤️ --E
Classic just another great video to laugh and make ones day with just great music! Thank you.
Thank you! Really happy you enjoyed the fun and also the music -- we had a total blast making this one, and glad you felt that joy come through. ❤️
Hey, it was nice running into you up there.
I ended up glissading down with my closed cell foam mattress. It survived the slide and my butt was comfortable most of the way down. However it has a lot of friction (from all the pockets?) so it was much slower than expected. I didn't need to brake much. Perfect for someone who is risk adverse but maybe next time I will find something smoother to spice it up.
Nice to meet you too, Mark! Glad your glissade plan worked. Ya we found the same thing with speed -- the wetter snow as it got warmer was pretty slow especially toward the bottom. Still, it beat the heck out of walking down! ❤
No switchbacks? You guys had so much fun sliding down that snow! Great views!
Yeah Joseph, no switchbacks when you go straight up the chute. But SO steep! Ya the glissade down was epic. Really want to go back and do it again, and start the glissade even higher up! ❤️
Nice views of Skyline and South Bowl
Thanks! Was a perfect day to nab those views. ❤
That whole area is really pretty wild. Including the Punchbowl. It has great weather over half the year.
Totally true -- it's definitely one of those spots that is popular for good reason! ❤️
What a quirky name for a mountain ! haha ! 3:30am? glad it's not me in this case, but glad you guys had a great time as always, cheers to you both again!
Thanks Carl, and cheers! Ya 3:30 was early but for steep Southern California snow climbs it's essential -- otherwise the sun comes up and after a few hours it turns the snow into slippery slush that's impossible to climb up! ❤️
You have all the snow that should be here. No skiing not to mention sliding for me at the moment. Loved the climb. The views are stunning. The sliding was spectacular 😂. Thank you for taking me on this adventure.
It's so strange how the weather has been the last few years, Anna! It seems like it will probably keep getting weirder and weirder with climate change. Sorry to hear that you are still snowless, but glad we could bring you some fun California style snow adventures in the sun! ❤️
I love watching Live Hard Love Hard videos, and I love Mt Baldy! Thanks for sharing another adventure! Yes, you need to check the weather conditions before hiking Mt Baldy. The website, mountain-forecast gives pretty accurate info. Take care!
Very true, Mark. The weather is by far the most important thing when it comes to hiking Baldy in the winter. The right conditions are glorious, while the wrong conditions can be deadly. ❤️
Oh wow! I've not been to Southern California in the last 12 years... Boy, it changed! It looks more like Colorado in winter now!))) That was an awesome climb, could only imagine the real-life steepness. But I see: the icy/snowy steep glissades are becoming your new favorite!
Haha yes! If the glissade is there, we're definitely going to take it! Yes the weather has been really strange here the last few years -- it seems like it's either no snow, or a whole lot of snow. The good thing is that there are climbs we're excited about doing in all different weather conditions, so we're good to go! ❤️
better come strapped
You guys are awesome. Climbed Baldy about 65 years ago with the Boy Scouts with no snow.
Thanks Stephen! That's awesome you did Baldy in Scouts. We've been hearing some really cool stories lately about different adventures people did in Scouts back in the day -- like multi-day backpacking trips in the Sierra and stuff. I don't think they do that level of adventure anymore, but it's too bad because what an awesome way to introduce young people to a love of nature. ❤️
This Hike looks so hard with icy 45 deg climb.. Wow, but the top view is awesome Elise... And the slide down sure was so much fun.. But 3.30am is early but guess Adam was right about doing it early.... Have a great evening.. ✌️😉
Haha yes Serge -- I was not happy at all when he woke me up, but once we were up there and I saw how perfect the conditions were as we ascended, I realized he was right. The slide down was the best!!! ❤️
Loved the Post Toast!
Thanks! It was definitely heartfelt!! ❤️
Looks like fun!
It was a certified hoot, Dave -- just a fantastic day on the mountain! ❤️
Omg that summit was incredible!!
It really was! Looking out above undercast clouds is probably our favorite thing on a high summit, and it was a perfect day for that. ❤️
Brilliant fun!
Thanks much -- it really was a fantastically fun day, from beginning to end! ❤️
Nice snowy Descent" and salute to the inventor of pop tarts"
Thank you! It was a great day all around, and the glissade was the perfect capper! ❤️
So Adam, I had not heard about William Post, so I had to look it up. While I'm not the Pop Tart aficionado that you are, I'm gonna have to go out now and pick some up just to honor the man who brought them to us. Thanks for taking us along again! Great videography as always!
Hahaha yes!!!! Let me know what flavor you pick! And if you're a milk drinker, allow me to suggest a nice glass of milk as the best Pop Tart accompaniment. --A
Was at the summit of San Jacinto this past Sunday (from the gondola route, not quite ready for C2C) with beautifully clear views of the snow-covered summit of Baldy. Just missed a shared summit day!
That's awesome Colby -- and good for you for getting up San J in the snow. Even from the gondola that hike's no joke in winter. Did you need snowshoes or was the trail well blazed? ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard pretty well-packed and the wind kept the trail icy. Just used micro spikes and poles
Apparently the ranger thought snowshoes would be necessary based on the safety lecture I got before starting haha but it was a fun day in the mountains! And only ran into a couple other people the entire day
Great vid !! What goes up, must come down ...What goes in, must come out !! Question of the YR ...Have you EVER had a 'TOASTED' Poptart !?!??? NOT a tepid, room temp one ...but hot rite out of the toaster ??!! ..😋
Haha yes! Pop tarts from the toaster are delicious, especially with a big glass of milk. However, when I eat at home I usually try to eat more healthy oatmeal and blueberries type breakfasts, so pop tarts on trail are a perfect compromise because that's when I really need that pure glycogen boost! ❤️
The mtn goats are as adorable as ever! Esp munching the pop-tarts. Expected you to go shooting down that sheer slope like meteors, but so much powder! Now can you pls find a sunny, warm spot to sojourn in!! :)
Haha we're trying, Liam! Work and rain are keeping us put the next couple weeks, but we're angling for a New Mexico-Texas trip at the beginning of April! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard Hooray! \o/
I did this climb about 25 years ago, without snow. I hiked up to the ski hut with plans to continue on the trail to the summit. Then I looked up the Bowl, and it looked doable. I was debating whether or not to do it, and then I thought, "what would John Muir do?" (I don't advise this as a way to make a decision, it would often lead to disaster!). So I chose the Bowl. All I remember thinking is "when will this ever end?" But finally it did, and I made it to the summit! I was worried that you guys might pick the wrong trail back (very easy to do up there in the snow), and even more worried when you decided to glissade back down the Bowl! But it turned out to be quite manageable. Thanks for this great video! I love Baldy! (BTW your theme song during the glissade scenes was very bad-ass!)
Thanks David! That's very cool and super bold that you went up the bowl with no snow -- what a unique experience, and love the WWJMD philosophy of adventure! You're right about how easy it is to go wrong in the snow, and it's lucky we found the right tracks back or we might well have ended up somewhere we didn't want to. The glissade was awesome -- and now really looking forward to doing it again at some point! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard WWJMD should be a thing!
@@davidparker1746 It most definitely should!
I love glissading (or "Butt Sledding" as we generally call it in the Whites). Though you guys have it easier with the open slopes of So Cal. In New England, we have to slide down the trail and make sure we can stop before we go "hiker bowling" with the hikers coming up the trail!
Haha that's wild! So you guys glissade right down the trail itself? I can't imagine how scared the people hiking up would be if they saw all 6-6, 200 pounds of Adam coming down at them at high speed 😂
Just have to control your speed. Last weekend I had to stop quickly and had a dog run up to me and try and lick my face!
Absolutely amazing nice sound. I recommend you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound in your bucket list.
Thanks very much! We are thinking of going to the Himalayas this year for some hiking and altitude training -- so excited for it!! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard thanks for your reply. When you guys want to come, be sure to get in touch. And make sure to enjoy this himalayan .
That's why I recommended Moses Peak to you. Because I myself have climbed this mountain many times every year with tourists. More than seven times. Because it goes up this mountain path from my village and I know these paths very well۔the unique future of this peak is that once you can experience the magnificent view of k2 the second highest peak in the world. Along with almost 700+m peaks in the area including Nangaparbat,Broad peak. Mashabrom Ghashabrom1,2,3,4 and K_6 K_7and k12.the route is located in open Area.
This is an amazing snow mountain adventure which has lots of funs, such as snacks sweet spot, sliding like children to the bottom etc
Haha yes it really is a wonderful climb, and sliding down to the bottom is the best! ❤️
Great job 🙂
Thanks Petr! This is Southern California winter climbing at its best! ❤️
I've missed you guys! Because you weren't showing up on my recommend page. I thought you'd stopped adventuring. :(
But I've learnt my lesson and turnt on notifications.
Haha good -- glad you're back and you have a lot to catch up on! Ya YT has been weird and not showing us to everyone for some reason, but notifications is definitely the way -- and remember we post every Thursday at noon PST, unless it's storming that week or we're sick or something. ❤️
AMAZING!!
Thanks Bob -- a classic SoCal winter day in a perfect place! ❤️
Ok…how long have you had “Post Toast” in your back pocket waiting to use? Perfect! 😂❤
Haha once I found out (thanks to you guys, of course) that Bill Post had passed away, the Post Toast had to happen! We'll try to remember to do an anniversary one next year as well. ❤️
I live in Baldy most of my life.... its a great place to live. That is not any easy hike. Especially in winter with slippery footing. You guys are very bad ass.
Wow what a great place to live! Not only is it beautiful, but living at 5000 feet means you also get to be fully acclimated for whatever other adventures you want to go do -- good for you! ❤️
I had no idea about Mr. Post! (Post toast, lol). I ate a pop tart today! Hadn’t had one in years! Brown sugar cinnamon, baby.
Yummm, Caroline! I love that flavor, especially with a big glass of milk!!!! ❤️ --A
That even looked steep on the video! Well done 👍
Thanks very much, Ian! Yes it was super steep, especially as we got up toward the rocks, but that actually made it more fun -- especially sliding down! ❤️
All those people going up, watching you guys slide down the mountain. Hilarious!
Haha yes Harlan is was great, and they were very supportive of the glissade and all cheering! We were honestly a bit worried about them though, because a lot of them were headed up to the chute we took and they were starting way too late in the morning. Pretty sure most of them didn't make it, because once the crust melts and you start post-holing it's basically an impossible climb. ❤️
The bathroom at the parking lot is good in 60mph sustained wind. Of course if buried and door is stuck shut you are screwed. 😅
Ya when wind gets like that any shelter is better than none!
Adam got pop tart wasted in the way down? Can’t wait to see the behind the scenes. The views on this one were surreal. Great song, too!
Haha yes Marcie we were both slipping and sliding everywhere in the slush on the way down from ski hut, and I had a couple of epic ones including a partial face plant! It definitely made Elise's day 😂 --A
Great vlog as always Elise & Adam, up at 3.30am a "fair trade" for those views and experience 😻😺 ❤
RIP William Post
Thanks John, and definitely worth getting up early for! RIP Mr. Post -- your legacy lives on! ❤️
MK went up the creek between it and Baden Powell. Snow. 2011. Never been up it.
We've been missing Baden Powell! Have to go again at some point this winter. ❤️
Carbon monoxide problem too in there. Saved me from death winds once though.
That's pretty wild! ❤️
Again another great video! Every time I’ve glissaded I froze my butt to the point that I was concerned that I would get frostbite. Very painful! Do I just have a wimpy butt?
Haha maybe you have a wimpy butt, or maybe you were doing it on a cold day! Our butts were definitely wet and cold after the glissade, but the sun was shining down so warmly that the cold butt kind of balanced everything out nicely. ❤️
The song at 4:00 is actually SO good
Thank you so much, that is wonderful to hear! It's the song we worked on last winter while I was recovering from injury and dreaming of climbing again! ❤️ --E
Didn't peak/trail author R. Secor badly injure himself doing what you did? Nice fun video. Contagious vibes.
Yes! That is part of Mt. Baldy lore, and it is totally true. He had to be airlifted out. It is such a fun and beautiful climb, but really needs to be taken seriously at the same time because it is hellaciously steep! ❤️
I would love to have been up at Onion Valley during this storm!
Apparently it was nuts up there -- like 10 feet in some parts of the Sierra! ❤️
Love it
So glad you enjoyed -- we had a truly great time out there! ❤️
Congrats on your first Baldy Bowl! What was the day of this hike?
Thanks David! This was last Saturday, and it was absolutely perfect conditions! ❤️
You guys rock!
MN Dave
Thanks Dave! Classic SoCal mountaineering weather -- sweating in the snow at 10,000 feet! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard that's awesome!
Looks fun to sweat on that snow! ❄️😀
@@LiveHardxLoveHard 💕
Here's to Mr. Post! No other toaster pastry is the same!
That's the truth, Scott. To Mr. Post!! ❤️
Didnt' you get soaked wet after sliking all the way down ?? It must have been fun, thought !! Take a look to our winter hikes in the Dolomites if you like ! Dolomites in the summer are superb, in the winter even better.....
Haha yes Massimo our butts were soaked for sure, but it wasn't bad because it was so warm out that we just considered it a benefit! Wow we will definitely check out your Dolomites winter hikes! So excited to come visit there in the winter! ❤️
Do you use the pole as support but also to test out for weak spots that can't be seen from the surface? What time did you need to go to bed to wake up by 3:30!
That's a great question. In truth, I just use it for support because I'm so used to using poles that it's much easier for me to stay balanced with something in each hand. But I like the testing weak spots idea! We went to bed around 9:30, which is actually pretty normal for us. We might not be altitude acclimated, but at least we're fairly well sleep acclimated! --A
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I'm still trying to get used to hiking with poles. Sometimes I don't even realize it, but I'm just holding them in my hands without actually using them. 9:30 is the time I "should" be going to sleep haha
@@prowrestlingisart6742 We'll probably do a full pole how-to video at some point this winter to help people get ready for spring/summer hiking season. Not just how to use them on regular hikes, but how to shorten them and dig in like Wolverine for super steep dirt ascents, etc.
@@LiveHardxLoveHard That would be wonderful! When I see the pole being adjustable, I think that is just related to the height of the user and not also being something you use to dig to get leverage in steep climbs
OMG! Grievous news! Is there a commemorative flavor? Did you not attend Mr. Post's services and beseech the family to take the reigns on QC? At stake here is the ecosystem of a subculture of mountaineers--or, at least, of a particular fan club.
Nice glissade. (Adam has a pact with the mountain gods.)
Not that I am a pro, but maybe when it is too cold to start cold, and you're hiking into full Sun, leg sleeves and arm sleeves are in order as the former can be rolled down and the latter pulled off on the fly. Of course, you were eventually returning to a warm car. But I could almost feel you ickiness.
--Freeman
P.S. Maybe Post holing would have been eerily appropriate that morning.
Oh my gosh that is a great idea -- they really should do some commemorative flavors. I would definitely be happy to consult, given that I believe I've tried pretty much every flavor ever made at least once! Leg and arm sleeves are perfect for biking and running, when you can't stop to take a shirt or jacket on or off, but not really needed for hiking since we take breaks all the time and can put on or take off layers whenever we want. The problem I had on this one was I didn't sunscreen my arms because I didn't expect this level of warmth, and I know from experience that if I go all the way to my short-sleeved base layer in sunny snow my arms will get burnt to a crisp! --A
Shoulda brought a sled to go down...super athletes...no one there...what a blast
Haha OMG riding a sled down that thing would take some courage! It really was a blast -- we'll probably go again at some point this winter because it was just too darn fun! ❤️
My thighs would be burning so much when it became steep
Ya Dan steep snow is no joke, but lots of gym training during the week really helps! ❤️
If you are young learn to Ski or Snowboard>can fly down. Down was hilarious going by the others. When does the snow ever cooperate like that?
The snow was absolutely perfect -- would have been an amazing ski run down the bowl. Of course, then you have to navigate back from ski-hut to the trailhead which would not be easy. Prob have to just carry the skis down in a few places. ❤️
I would have went with tent next to giant rock after the lake.
Ya would be really cool to see a storm like that hunkered down in a good protected spot!
Why can't all hikes be that much fun on the way down!?
Haha that is a great question! If only we could have glissaded C2C2C! ❤️
Don't try this hike unless you LiveHard 😊 Love that area. I've skied a lot of it. Definitely not an amateur trek. 🤪
Jason that is so badass that you skied this! We had a long talk with a couple of guys carrying skis on the way up and got really fired up to learn ski mountaineering. That's going to be very high on my list of early retirement priorities next winter! ❤️
I am waiting for the vehicle update. Surplus Soviet BRDM
Haha we're Cali through and through, Dan -- it's gonna have to be an Outback 😂
Guys please be careful. Last winter my friends hiking partner named Crystal was killed when she fell down the bowl and her head hit a tree
Oh my gosh I am so sorry to hear that. Thank you for the reminder that Baldy Bowl is a dangerous hike as well as a beautiful one, and requires good climbing conditions, the right equipment (and knowledge of how to use it), and careful attention at all times. ❤️
Omg A!! Mr Post died😮 Long live your snack spots.
Yes Mr. Post passed away, but his legacy lives on! ❤️ --A
Am I wrong in thinking you did this one in summer once?
We sure did -- Adam ran up the ski-hut trail (not the bowl part, which is too dangerous in summer) all the way to the top in less than 90 min that day! ❤️
@@LiveHardxLoveHard I thought I remembered that name Mt Baldy - one of my regulars here is almost the same name - Mt Bally haha
Once you start your permanent travels, hope you can get down under, would love to catch up with you guys
@@AussieAndrewsAdventures That will definitely happen, and we'll let you know well before so we can make a plan for an adventure together.
@@LiveHardxLoveHard that would be great, advance would be good so I can plan my trips away too. Nepal is only 7 weeks away now yay
Elise sporting some longer locks. You guys make suffering even look fun. Glissading is the only way to descend!
Totally agree! Glissading gets you down slopes in about 5 minutes that would take almost an hour to walk down -- and it would be a challenging hour fraught with post-holing and/or fear of slipping and falling rather than a gloriously fun ride to the bottom! ❤️
You need to put this peak in your list - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gannett_Peak
You are beautiful couple thanks infinitif
Thanks Gerard! So fun to be able to share a sunny SoCal winter climb with you! ❤️
You should caution people about attempting to do this. Many people have been killed or injured doing this in the winter. If you are local, you know.
And please try to be considerate of other hikers who are there for a calmer experience.
Ya this really is one of those climbs that can be fairly safe in the right conditions, and absolutely deadly in the wrong conditions. Anyone who's not sure which is which should probably avoid it in the winter.
@@LiveHardxLoveHardRemember to add those type of thoughts to your videos. There are a lot of novices that will watch them and think ‘That looks fun’.