B2B (Baseline to Baldy)

That is me in 2013.  I'm smiling on the outside, and dying on the inside.  That rock is the summit of San Jacinto Peak and I had just completed C2C (more info HERE).  It's a been a journey since then, and since then I've always pondered a route similar at my local favorite Mt. Baldy area.  B2B means I ponder no more! 

Don't be deceived.  The arrow points behind that ridge.   Somewhere back there is a 10k ft monster.  This shot is from about 2k and about 2 miles and 800 ft of gain into your adventure.  Do the math.  It is going to be a fun day!

The event itself is minimal in nature.  No markings, no aid, just you and a route.  Doesn't that sound like fun?

The goal was simple:  keep on trail as much as possible, avoid unnecessary descents, yet be as direct as possible.  Here's what I came up with.

CalTopo map HERE.

Route description HERE.

For your viewing pleasure.

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