Originally Posted by
frisbeefreek
I haven't read up on the PNW snow levels...Are they at typical levels (i.e.: 100% snowpack?).
Malto-->You indicated you might have an mid-April trip report from the Crabtree Meadow area...Did you get a chance to hike there? I am personally interested in how much snow exists and what the pack looks like -- is it stable on the slopes? I'm thinking about an earliest safe traverse of the High Sierra Route next spring (I've done some high mountaineering, so really, my only concern would be avalanche dangers). I have 2 friends that are interested, so we'd load up with skis, ropes, crampons, etc, and head out as soon as the snow has settled down.