We attempted Ellingwood yesterday. It had rained the night before for hours and turned to snow and ice on the mountain. The last 200' to the summit is composed of thin layers of ice hiding under piles of snow. We wondered if spikes would have been helpful for the remainder of the ascent but ultimately decided they may have been more of a hindrance considering all of the variables. Regardless, we turned around rather then gamble with an icy class 3. It was pouring rain by the time we got back to the car around 7pm. The entire canyon and peaks were socked in. Unless there are several days of warm temps and sunshine, save your efforts.
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