Great day for Granite. Avy danger was low and the snow conditions made for easy kick-stepping. Check out the view we had of the cornices on the summit area, and be careful not to get too close to the edge when you're on top. We made excellent time on the way down by glissading, but ended up causing some decent sized slides in the avalanche gully. Be careful, especially as snowpack conditions become less stable in coming days. Used our ice axes, but no snowshoes or crampons, although we brought them just in case. Left the parking lot at 10AM and returned at 3:45PM (included travel time, lunch and a little exploring to the north of the summit area).
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