The trails on Mt Baldy have reopened following the deaths of three hikers who fell from a snow-covered ridge last month in what investigators believe were two unrelated incidents. This does not mean that conditions are safe, warned the agency responsible for managing rescues there: Snow, ice, limited visibility and the potential for sudden storms … Read more
Three hikers, including a 19-year-old who fell roughly 500 feet (150m), have been found dead on Mt Baldy, a looming snow-capped mountain known to be one of the most dangerous to climb in Southern California. Rescue workers found 19-year-old Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova dead and discovered two other dead hikers during the search, according to … Read more
Authorities said rescuers discovered the bodies of three hikers along Mt Baldy’s Devil’s Backbone trail on Monday, December 29. Search and rescue team members were looking for one hiker who had fallen off the trail when they finally encountered the three victims, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The incident began around 11:30 … Read more