There is still some snow below tree line but not very much. Probably 90% of the route above tree line was still covered in snow. We summited just after 7 am and the snow was firm the entire way up. Microspikes were useful though not absolutely necessary. Around 8-8:30 though snow started becoming soft pretty quickly. We had abundant postholing (up to the hip at times) on the way down. So if you get an early start, microspikes are more useful. I'd say snowshoes are still useful if you plan to get a late start. (3 of 4 in our group had microspikes, no snowshoes)
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