I was so excited to hit snow that hadn't been obliterated by postholers only to discover the 9 a.m.-ers made quick work of the pretty smooth stuff. It's a total mess. Be prepared. It's also so so pretty. I took Skyline up being mindful not to veer too much to the right and accidentally take Alta Vista. I eventually left the skyline trail and moved left toward where Glacier Vista would be. You get a view of everything up there and get to watch the tons of people going up and down Panorama Point (snowshoe route).
Things to note: The road was fine going up and down with one part being a little icy on the way up and everything melted on the way down.
Early in the day, my snowshoes sank in the snow a couple inches with each step. After a couple hours in the sunshine, that stuff was super loose.
Tomorrow is an orange-considerable avalanche risk day for over 5500ft.
Last thing-the people were great. Nice talking to you, Joe, George, and Chance. Happy adventuring!
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