Snow Walk in Mt Baldy

December 16 2007

Mt Baldy Trek
I would not call it a trek. Rather I would call it a walk in the snow.
The temp was not so less. But the time at which we went was so ideal that it had snowed the whole week and the weekend was a good time to enjoy.

Me and Sunil went ahead of Ravi and Sabarish(always called 'Rajani' by sunil) only initially.

Sunil Slided over the snow as he had worn a water proof track pant which was used for the first time. Thus he was satisifed that the pant was worth paying 30$ :) He had nt even removed price tag on the pant as he had plans of returning it.

Then we came down the small peak and started our trek in the snow. Ravi was ahead of us as he is tall and could take large steps through the steep mountain covered with snow. I was the last as i was short and could only take small steps. It was fun seeing sunil dancing and walking like a penguin. We enjoyed so much through out. I was not prepared to slide as I did not have water/snow proof pant. I had just made sure that I wear thermal pant and shirt. I always felt I should have worn my coat and gloves. I slipped so many times in the snow. Thats as usual. Whether it is snow or normal ground or rock or whatever; I have to slip and fall. I have fallen so many times in other treks also. But it was fun slipping in the snow and trying to grab something to stabilise myself in vain and sliding as though using skate board. Then realize that my hands had become senseless. Numbed!! Then rub my palms against each other trying to bring life in them :) It was overall a nice experience.

Video links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmXtirPvrPo

Disclaimer: I am not that fat as seen in these photos. PS: There are many layers of clothes.