@All - Thank you for the info, updates & pics. I greatly appreciate it! I'll report back on Monday about the conditions :-)
@Koti - No worries, it happens. I have an extra permit too. It's for an overnight but my group and I are going to do a day hike due to time. You're more than welcome to join us. We plan on starting our hike @ 12am Sunday am/Saturday night. I'll sent you a text.