Hi All, Steve, great web site. Lots of info. I appreciate you efforts. I've hiked via the main trail five times (only made it to the top twice - Trail Crest all attempts, but weather forced retreat twice, and lack of desire once), but have never tried the Mountaineer route. My daughter (age 24) and I have permits to hike on June 20th. Right now our plan is to go with the main trail, but depending on weather we might try the mountaineer route. Do you have any advice as to increased difficulty/risk of mountaineer route vs. main trail? Edit - Actually, I just found the "Reference" link in the forums, and found lots of info on Mountaineer route, and answered my own question. I think we will stick with the Main Trail for now. Please add us to the calendar. Thanks again, John
