Dayhiked the main trail on Saturday April 5th. Snow started around 11,300'. I decided to take the switchbacks up and the chute down. The switchbacks are passable, but are a pain, the chute is much nicer. The snow was firm and had a nice punchy crust. Three people decided to glissade and all three came away with injuries (separated shoulder, cartwheeling and smashing into rocks. The chute is double black diamond glissading, don't try it unless you really have some experience, it was too icy on Saturday to even think about).
First views
Alpine Glow
Switchbacks or chute?
Sierra Crest
Cables
Last switchback
Beautiful, but very cold (15 degrees)
Pretty Dry
