Hi Hobbes,
the reason I have chosen to attempt it as a day hike is mainly due to the limited time and equipment we have in the US as we are travelling from Australia.
People have mentioned that it can get dangerous after the snow ices in the afternoon but I guess I didn't realise how much of an issue it could be.
I intend on turning back even if I don't make the summit if conditions are not favourable. On a day with reasonable weather what would you say are the times you should be approaching the key points, eg we already spoke about making it to the chute 6-7. trail crest by 9.?
summit by 11? trail crest on your return by 12.30? etc etc.
And what time do you think should be the turn around if you did not make it to the summit to get back down safely?
