Hiker Conquers Mount Baldy Summit Ridge Trail
Sunday, September 28th, 2008 at 9:38:58 PM · 2008/mount baldy/mount baldy
A woman named Penelope stands near the summit of Mount Baldy (Mount San Antonio) in California, wearing a The North Face wide-brim sun hat and a white long-sleeve hiking shirt, with a hydration backpack equipped with a water tube. The barren, rocky terrain of the high alpine zone is characteristic of Mount Baldy's exposed summit ridge above the treeline, with the sandy, gravelly soil and sparse rocks typical of elevations above 10,000 feet. In the background, a sweeping panoramic view reveals the surrounding mountain ranges, valleys, and what appears to be the Inland Empire or San Gabriel Valley basin stretching into the hazy distance. A wooden trail marker post and a small rock cairn are visible behind her, typical trail waypoints used on exposed summit areas. The photo was taken on September 28, 2008, with an Olympus waterproof point-and-shoot camera, capturing a candid, cheerful moment of accomplishment.
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