Dawson Pk, Pine Mt. and Mt. Baldy via N. Backbone, 10/11/15

[63ChevyII]

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)

[bamm321]

Very nice man, I really love seeing all these great hikes with your doggy . Me and Duke will definitely have to do this one!

I ran into you a couple years ago with Duke on skyline, and was curious if i'd catch you again last Saturday on your C2C. Maybe next time

[63ChevyII]

Yes, I remember you! I was wondering if we'd see you Saturday too. I did run into some people from VHC and WPSMB. I was surprised at how many hikers there were.