Snowy on the way up to grays. It is a hard packed snow so it is more like ice. I'd use microspikes cuz face planting on rocks is less than enjoyable. Very powdery snow up top on Gray's and incredibly windy and cold this morning. Made for a short stay there. Again snowy and icy heading down into the saddle. However, the route up to Torreys was clear and very pleasant. Summit had no wind, little snow, and was quite warm. Excellent views and a beautiful morning in the mountains! Total trip time was 4:54 including a partial trek up Kelso Ridge.
**On a side note: My original goal was Kelso Ridge this morning. However, it is a sheet of ice and snow. I turned back about one-third of the way up**
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