Casanova fell 500 feet on Monday while hiking Devil’s Backbone, a sharp ridge with steep drops on either side, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The Devil’s Backbone trail is typically considered the easier option, but it becomes “a death slide” in the winter, Fordham said. The Devil’s Backbone is a particularly troublesome spot, he said. When hiking Mt. Favis, of Anaheim, urges hikers to refrain from taking the Devil’s Backbone route during snowy conditions.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 01, 2026 05:27 UTC