Eddie: Did you ascend the snowfield or have to turn back around?

Anyone: I'm heading up to the Eastside this weekend to do some rockclimbing and my wife wanted to take a shot at Whitney - main trail/chute, spring conditions, solo, car-to-car. She's done it in the summer, main trail, solo and car-to-car, but not in these conditions. She has crampons and an axe and reasonable experience on a mountain but always in a group setting. I'm curious what she's getting herself into. What's the trail like up the Chute? Are there usually a fair amount of people on trail this time of year? Any info is appreciated. Thanks,

Last edited by Ryan; 05/15/12 03:57 PM.