Snow conditins this weekend?

[rjt]

Hi all. A friend and I are going up the tram and plan on hiking up to the peak this weekend and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what would be the best for the conditions, snowshoes, crampons, or both? We don't mind bringing both but would rather not lug stuff up that we probably wouldn't use. Thank you for any replies.

Ramon

[Ellen]

Howdy Ramon,

I snowshoed to the peak last Saturday and only needed snowshoes. With the recent snowfall, you'll probably be sinking a fair amount even with snowshoes. My guess is that you'll have a fairly well-packed trail to Round Valley but will be breaking trail from that point on. Have a great time -- San J is beautiful.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[rjt]

Thanks Ellen. I was kind of thinking the same but wanted to hear someone else say it. So it looks like snowshoes all the way.

Ramon