Snowed 1-2in today, little wind. Still a nice bootpack trail in place. Traction & gaiters useful after lightning bridge.
I tried out a different approach to Granite Pass via Jims Grove and then up the broad ridge/slope to Battle Mountain then over to Granite Pass. It was pretty mellow, easy gentle incline tundra walk with a little rock hopping towards the end. Not much snow on the standard or normal Jims grove shortcut across the basin right now anyway but might be useful when the basin loads up more.
Went straight up to MLW from the pass, lots of engaging & varied scrambling. Lost my favorite yak hair beanie on the way up T_T
            
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