Understood and agreed! I know well how easy it is to go down the "path of lame rationalization" and minimize risks, convincing yourself that "It'll be fine."
I think for my hike (as I mentioned above) it'll come down to...will the snow be entirely gone from the trails and switchbacks by June 21? My guess is "no." But I don't know for certain (I think it's been very warm at altitude recently...)
I'd still appreciate any suggestions for best sources of up-to-the-minute, on-the-mountain conditions.
Scott
