Trail Conditions Wet! Lotsa mud, especially beyond Lake Arnold. Patchy ice beyond Lake Arnold, then once past the col (between flase and true summits), enough ice for stabilcers.
Special Equipment Stabilicers or microspikes for the final push. Gaiters if you don't want wet, muddy pant legs. Waterproof boots and gloves. Expect to get wet from brushing the condensation on tree needles.
Comments I turned around shortly before the summit, due to time, no view (socked in), and I don't like ice when I am hiking alone.
Special Equipment Stabilicers or microspikes for the final push. Gaiters if you don't want wet, muddy pant legs. Waterproof boots and gloves. Expect to get wet from brushing the condensation on tree needles.
Comments I turned around shortly before the summit, due to time, no view (socked in), and I don't like ice when I am hiking alone.
