First time doing this hike and really enjoyed it. Trail is clear up to the saddle, but there is snow just after the saddle. Snow is firm in the morning but was softer on the way down. Didn't need to use microspikes going up or down, but I was fine with sliding in some area's. Treking poles with the snow cage were definitely an asset. It was very quiet towards the top, even had the entire peak to myself for 15 minutes. Saw less than 15 hikers going up and back on the trail from the Icehouse saddle. Weather was great. Parking lot at the trailhead was full by 6:45am
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