Seriously incredible stuff here and great report anusha and congrats to all the recent summits! My group is setting out this Sunday early AM for the day hike. I have mountaineering boots which i plan on wearing, and it looks like there is a variety of microspikes and crampons. Has anyone had any experience with renting crampons and an ice axe from Lone Pine Sporting goods or Elevation Sierra? I read so much about people saying not to do it and bad quality...
Also, any chance the switchbacks will be doable after another 6 days of warm weather? Thanks everyone!
