Steve C,
You make a valid point, and from your 30+ goes at the Whit I take your words very seriously.
In looking at recent photos and trail reports in late November, it seemed that winter has not taken a hold of the mountain completely. With the sunny forecast ahead I was thinking a final push might be feasible before it gets completely nasty up there. In the end I am always one to be fine with turning back, an attempt is as good as a summit sometimes in my book.
Thanks!
-Alex
