Any ideas on what the trail conditions will be like (ascent via the main trail vs going up the chute)? We are doing a two day trip, first day up to Trail Camp, then the next morning the rest of the hike. This will be my first time on the mountain, I do have lots of snowshoe / AV training and experience from 2 years I spent in SAR (some self arrest training as well) but I don't own an axe or spikes. I thought with the poor rain this year the main trail would be open, but as of now I'm not sure. Does anyone know if I should have micro spikes / ice axe for this time frame? I don't plan to do anything that puts me at an elevated level of risk, but really don't want to miss an oportunity to make it to the top because I was under prepared.
