JMT Training: Cucamonga Bust

Early start in the morning…ice everywhere.  Spikes and poles at the trailhead…7AM start time…saddle at 945AM…post holing 1-2 feet deep.  At the saddle attempted the peak summit after refuel break…reached mini saddle and saw the lead group turnaround…as they were marking the trail.  Temperatures were rising snow was soft and deep, crust layer was beginning to give way.  Post holing at 3 feet.  So with 1.5 miles to go we turned around at 11:50AM, disappointed we decided to be safe…and attempt another day.  Back at the saddle we decided to hike the Cedar Glen trail camp loop…adding another 4.5 miles to our training.  This turned into a pleasant surprise…avoiding the hiking traffic on main trail.  So, @Jeff no peak badge yet but soon…