Today was perfect to hike anywhere in the park. The mtn was out in full the whole day with a satisfyingly red glow at sunset. Beginnings of Rampart are clear til about 1/3rd way up old slush slows down the eager. Nothing a pair of Yaktraks or Microspikes can't handle (good to have on the way down with the iced over snow in placed.) Snowshoes went on at the top of the loop towards Pyramid Creek Camp. Pretty sloppy and deep snow taking a leg occasionally. In need of a fresh layer of snow.