Ken: thanks for this report. I am scheduled to hit the High Sierra Trail July 11, the first stretch of which is on a similar slope, similar elevations. Report as of 6/13 has continuous snow at about 7800. On your trip, was there any indication or reliable report of the elevation/melt rate? Anything like 500 feet/week?
Also, the chopper you saw is consistent with reports that the rangers are going in this week.
