Women's Hike to Mt San Antonio Ski Hut

****This is a women-identifying only hike****

For this adventure, we will be partially summiting the 3rd highest peak in Southern California. This hike will give you a taste of the towering Mt Baldy. With almost 2000 feet of climbing, it's a tough yet popular hike, and well worth the effort. You can see the old San Antonio Ski Hut at the top and some views of the mountains and valley below.

This trail is an 4.8-mile "out and back" with roughly 2000 feet of elevation gain. It is rated HARD. This is a good test to see how you will fair on high elevation hikes. This is also a good training hike in preparation for any big mountain hikes. We will be taking this hike slow with frequent breaks but if you are not ready or prepared to attempt this hike, we will ask you to turn around.

WAY OUT WILD DIFFICULTY RATINGS:

E (Easy) - Suitable for anyone who enjoys walking. Mostly level or with slight incline. Generally less than 4 miles.

M (Moderate) - Generally suitable for novice hikers who want a bit of a challenge. The terrain will involve a moderate incline and may have some steeper sections. Generally 4 to 7 miles.

H (HARD) - This is a strenuous hike that will challenge most hikers. The hike will be longer and steeper AND is deemed strenuous because of elevation gain. Generally 7 to 11 miles.

EH (EXTREMELY HARD) - Only well-conditioned and well- prepared hikers should attempt these hikes. The hike will be strenuous, long and steep, and may include some rock scrambling and challenging terrain. Generally 8 miles or more with EXTREME elevation gain. A REVIEW PROCESS with our team is REQUIRED with no exceptions to be included in this activity.

TRAIL INFORMATION:

Trail Information:

• Distance: 4.8 miles
• Elevation Gain: 2000ft
• Difficulty: HARD (H) - NOT for Beginners!!

TRAILHEAD INFORMATION LINK (AllTrails): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/san-antonio-ski-hut?u=i&sh=ifhyvrr

TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS (Use Google Maps): 34.266015, -117.627250

**Hike is subject to change due to weather and changing trail conditions

SAFETY INFORMATION:

Our guides are certified in Wilderness Medicine, and your safety is one of our top priorities. This means that in the event of an emergency or unexpected situation, our team is trained to respond quickly and appropriately in the backcountry. We do everything we can to make sure your experience is not only beautiful and challenging, but also safe and supported.

All participants must sign a liability waiver before attending. This helps ensure everyone understands the risks involved and the steps we take to minimize them.

WHAT TO BRING:

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html

1. Pack atleast 3L of water.
2. Pack snacks and a lunch.
3. It may be chilly this time of the year. Please dress accordingly.
4. Shoes with good traction
5. Hiking/Trekking Poles
6. A backpack to carry all your essentials
7. Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses
8. Headlamp
9. Positive Attitude!

COMMUNICATION:

A group chat will be created on Instagram for this event. Please reach out to us through the following methods to be included in the chat or if you have any questions about this hike:

• Email: support@wayoutwild.org
• Instagram: @WayOutWild_

Can't wait to see you all and hit the trail!!!!!