>>469863The Silver Moccasin Trail was amazing but tough going (we did it in reverse so steep climbs) and the trail had a lot of dead trees blocking the way. We did it in 5 days and on the third day near Chilao Flat we found a restaurant off highway 2 (Newcombs Ranch). Great to have a beer mid trip and the lady working gave us some pot cookies =]. Water was shut off in many places during winter so at one point it was scarce but we managed. Great pics, i've yet to do Baldy but it's on my "six pack of peaks" and i'll get it soon!
UPDATE: I've found the Six Moon Serenity Nettent - $120 (not available on website though) and it seems pretty perfect if setup with the Monk Tarp I mentioned previously. The nettent idea seems a roomier option over the bivy and I'm thinking of opting for that instead.
Pic is of the fallen trees