The tree blocking the road to the trailhead is easy to drive around, Anything with low clearance will struggle for the last mile before the trailhead. The trail is well packed for the most part, but there are sections which will present you with significant postholing in the afternoons. Flotation isn't necessarily necessary, but is recommended. Keep in mind it's supposed to snow this week so conditions are likely to change significantly. I personally skinned up the Couloir due East of the Northwest ridge. Had some difficulty skinning at times since the windpacked snow was not providing traction while switch backing up the couloir. Ended up climbing the top half of the couloir for that reason.
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