Coming up the trail, Debris fields at 10,450, 10,750, and 11k. Nothing to scoff at but easily navigable. Snow fields start at around 11k. Most of the switchbacks up to twin lakes covered in snow, but easily avoidable. Crampons essential from twin lakes shelf. Constant snow cover all the way to N Eolus- Eolus saddle. Catwalk generally clear of snow and traversable on rock. After catwalk, we used ledges Climbers left (below) main trail to avoid snow area.
Start early, under headlamp if possible. Snow is getting slushy by 0830!
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