Going up the chute was very laborious. Trail crest narrow and icy in spots. Glissade was dangerous and people got hurt. Lots of trail under water due to rapid snow melt causes lots of main trail to be under water. I would wait till July to attempt summit.
Hey Andre, From the past weekend (June 4), trail crest appears narrow and icy. And I read a couple tried to go the switchbacks route but stopped at the cables. What portions of the trail were under water? how deep? we are hiking next weekend (June 16 - 17). Hope the conditions will be better then.
Mostly lower portion. I would grab a pair of shoes to get wet. Then your boots for the upper. My legs were under water up to my knees in parts mostly on the way back down due to massive snow melt. I would use switchbacks up and down. Hated the chute. Trail crest should be less dangerous by now but take your time. This was my 5th year in a row and I was scared on trail crest for the first time.
wow! 5th? This will be my second. :P I did the switchbacks last time but stopped at the trail crest. I plan to do that again! Thanks for the info on an extra pair of shoes.
