I'm going up on 7/17 for a day trip with my two teenaged sons and I really don't want to bring ice axes-- only trekking poles and crampons. We are planning on leaving at 1:00 AM but I'm worried about losing the trail. Was it easy to navigate in the dark with just a headlamp? How much weight did you have in your backpacks on average. I'm trying to bring as little as possible but still be prepared. Regarding the clothes, is a light but warm jacket with gloves and a hat enough? I also don't know anything about "gaiters" and I saw that someone else asked about them. Thanks for your insights.
