Started too late to be honest. Started at 10:15 and got absolutely cooked and fried by the sun and all the exposure. Start early early on this one. Probably dont bring your dog saw some bloody paw prints on the rocks just before headlee pass. Hardest stretch is the final 1100 feet in 0.5 mi after Lake Elan. Once you get above final stretch of trees after the lake is where the snow ends. Can hop between rocks and stay off of it for the most part if you choose to. Trail is closer to 7 mi than 8 mi id say. Poles and sun coverage very helpful.
Saw someone get majorly of trail descending from the summit. Big thanks to the climbers who helped them out. Stay safe out there and stay within your limits guys. This is definitely a hard one.
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