@MountainGoat - My friend and me are going to try and summit on 8th. We have been following the forum and there has been mixed review about switchbacks and chute. I tried to summit last year in May but had to abandon due to excessive snow. We were post holing waist deep near the camp. Given the conditions and trip reports, it looks like play as you go situation. Please post your experience as it will be extremely helpful for our climb! smile Thanks and good luck!