nyker completed a main trail hike on Nov 11.

He used crampons and hiking poles, did not use his ice axe. He said many were hiking with microspikes. He carried all his water, and reported that most water spots are frozen, but it might be possible to chop through the ice to get some.

His trip report is here (Thank you, nyker!):

Trip report - Main Trail, Nov 11, 2012, dayhike.

And pictures: http://www.14ers.com/php14ers/tripreport.php?trip=13143