yet another idea for my mid-May trip (hoping to spend some time above 12k)...

Just looking for opinions on whether or not this is a realistic/safe idea or not.

I ran across some info involving a x-country route from the PCT to Cirque.
Originally Posted By: wbtravis
Cottonwood Pass is the safest route when snow is clogging the other passes. Going over Cottonwood will allow you to summit Cirque Peak before doing Langley. Just exit the PCT when you see Cirque and head straight for it. When you leave Cirque stay as close to the edge as you feel safe till your reach the New Army Pass area then head for Langley

source: http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/topics/16441/Re_new_army_pass_old_army_or_c#Post16441

I mapped out a possible route. Is this something that could safely be done with micros and trekking poles this early in the year? I realize that no one knows what the weather is going to be between now and then, but what is the likelihood of us NOT summiting due to snow/ice?
Here's the route that I mapped out:
Cottonwood Pass Trip, May 2014.

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