Summited Tab via West Ridge. Road to TH essentially clear, only a few icy patches. High clearance recommended. TH is easy to miss as there's only a small stake that says "trailhead closed." The hike up to the ridge was snow free and the path is excellent. Once gaining the ridge there were numerous small sections of blown sugary snow that afforded no traction whatsoever. Spikes probably wouldn't help; I didn't bring them. The route over Pt 13936' has the odd cairn but as you approach the top there really aren't any and the talus is surprisingly loose. From there over to Tab is much of the same - loose talus and no distinct trail. The final climb to Tab allows for some fun Class 3 sections if you so choose, otherwise it can easily be kept to Class 2. Prepare for lots of wind as there's no rest from it once you're on the ridge.
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