Mt Whitney Zone Forums Trip Reports Dawson Pk, Pine Mt. and Mt. Baldy via N. Backbone, 10/11/15

Our 3rd and toughest training hike, leading up to our Cactus to Clouds hike on Oct 24.

Stats as tracked by my GPS:
Dawson Peak, Pine Mt. and Mt. Baldy via N. Backbone || Distance: 13 mi || Duration: ~9 hours || Gain/Loss: ±6,000′ || Net Elevation Gain (at Max Elevation): +2,040′ || Max Elevation: 10,068′ || Difficulty: Strenuous

Here is a link to the full trip report and photos:
Dawson Peak, Pine Mt. and Mt. Baldy via N. Backbone, 10/11/15

and some highlights:


A few minutes before sunrise, near the summit of Pine


The moment I realize where the trail was


The climb up from Baldy-Dawson Saddle


On the summit


Photo op with a SnackingBear


Back at the trailhead. Pine Mt in the large mountain behind us, Baldy or West Baldy can be seen in the distance (SB will know which one it is)

Such a stupid hike.

I did have fun though!!!

I did this hike last summer. That's a hard ridge line!

Might have to try it with skis on...

I'm in for splitting