There are many mountains around the world that are considered holy by different cultures and religions. Mount Baldy, 50 miles east of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains, is one of these. It has been considered holy by the San Gabrielino/Tongva native Americans for generations, and by The Aetherius Society for over 50 years. There has also been a Zen Buddhist Center on the mountain for over 40 years.
Although the entire mountain is considered sacred containing powerful energies, the energy is easier to invoke from a particular place near the top.   Some of the earliest pilgrims upon the sacred site, circa 1960. Don't let the altitude scare you off! In this photograph, taken a few months after the initial charging, there were nearly 60 pilgrims who managed this climb--none of whom were what you would call professional mountaineers, and many were not spring chickens either!
If you come with a vintage hat, you get extra credit!
 Note: Every year, aside from the World Peace Inter-faith Pilgrimage, The Aetherius Society holds regular Pilgrimages to Mt. Baldy and other holy Mountains. For a schedule official Pilgrimages in 2011, please see: Schedule of Pilgrimages Worldwide |
Mount Baldy - The Sacred Site |