Went up Princeton via Tigger Peak on the way up and standard route on the way down. The 4WD trailhead at 11,000 is accessible and snow-free, but everything higher than that is fully covered in snow. We used both microspikes and snowshoes on the way up and needed both--- the snow is very soft and postholing was a problem throughout the hike, even in the early morning. We also brought ice axes and used them regularly to mini self-arrest as you need to cross steep slopes covered in snow several times. Certainly not my favorite 14er experience, but at least it's done, right?
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