Hi 123Z, Nice report from last year. As you can see there just aren't many people reporting things.
Mostly guided groups go up the MR this time of year, so I hope you at least find a packed path in the snow. It's sure a bummer that they lock the gate in winter now. Up until a few years ago, they put a road closed sign that people would drive around and drive up as far as they could.
If you get up there, please do make a report. If you send me pictures, I'll post them. Good luck!
