A mountain of trouble? The draw – and danger – of California’s Mount Baldy

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Deaths and disappearances, including actor Julian Sands, have plagued the popular spot as hikers underestimate its perils

At 10,064ft high, Mount San Antonio – commonly known as Baldy – towers in the San Gabriel mountains on the eastern edge of Los Angeles. Named for its steep, treeless summit, the mountain is a popular spot for hikers and skiers.

It’s also a dangerous one.

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