Approach is dry until Snowmass Lake, the headwall from the Lake to the basin is dry too. After the basin approach the easiest way up is to gain the ridge line on the left (looking at Snowmass) and traverse. There are still a few cornices left so be wary.
The scramble from the ridge on is mixed, but mostly rock. I prefer to stay close to ridge proper due to better rock quality and less chance of rockslides. An ice axe is necessary, did not use crampons but had on rigid boots.
Four Pass Loop is still holding a lot of snow on the back passes. Trail Rider and Frigged Air both looked socked in and would require axes at the bare minimum. Seems like it may be another 2-3 weeks...
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