Also, I was going to do Cucu Fri 7/7, but when another in group called the ranger station to check conditions, the ranger said Baldy and Cucu were expecting up to even 90s and low 100s with this crazy heat wave, and not the usual much cooler peak conditions Fri into Sat. They were strongly advising people to stay home because this heat wave is so strong. There may be some monsoonal flow too, which will make it even worse.
She said he was pretty firm and said the mtns are getting very hot and heat illness chances high even for fit hikers. Also, the Manker and Icehouse campgrounds have had bear sightings as campers and picnic folks have been leaving food and trash out. No aggressive behavior, but pls be mindful and use bear canisters or pack out your food and trash.
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