My permits are for June 3-4.
From what I can tell, everyone is using the chute (ice axe and crampons) and not taking the switchbacks. I have an ice axe and crampon available to me, but I don't have the necessary training to make a safe descent.
With the possibility of this weeks storm dropping up to a foot of snow on the ridges and peaks between Whitney and Mammoth, I've started looking at backup hikes.
