Hiked Horseshoe this morning via East Slopes. Had to get out and use the new snowshoes. I drove my car up the road as far as the tire tracks went as I knew if I went further I'd get stuck. I reversed back until I was comfortable turning the car around in the snow. Parked and didn't have issues. The big snow from a week ago is what is burying the road at this point. A few days of warm sun would melt off a significant amount (when it comes). The road will be impassible for some time still. Had to walk on the snow a few miles to get to the big mine building. The hike went smoothly. Snow is in good shape, didn't have any concern really of finding a safe route (given it is Class 1) as it was very consolidated underneath in most areas or not more that 1-2 feet deep. Would be a great ski from the summit though all the way to the car! Wind was pretty horrendous on the summit ridge and summit. Very cold. Below the ridge wasn't so bad. I didn't track my miles but I'm estimating 12 miles round trip. On my way down, I passed a number of people all heading up to Sherman.
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