Not much to add outside of previous reports, super bomber trench/bootpack all the way to the summit. The hill through the forest leading up to the headwall has some fairly stiff elevation gain. Headwall wasn't bad coming up, coming down was tougher to navigate the loose slippery dirt & gravel. There's some more packed-in steps on climber's right which help with the descent. No snowshoes or crampons needed, ice axe helpful for controlled glissading in areas on the upper ridge and the forest hills.
Winds were forecast as blowing to the E/SE 10-15mph. Didn't really feel much wind until the upper ridge and summit but it was blowing to the E/NE and felt a bit stronger. Some snow in the forecast in a couple days.
Perfect day out, the forest on the approach was exceptionally beautiful. Met a fellow climber on her way down from a sunrise summit, way to go!! Nice to meet you and chat with you!!
              
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