Snowshoes recommended for the first couple of miles, but as of right now you can safely stash them at the bottom of the scree gully just above timberline. Certainly no need for snowshoes at all along the ridge; we didn't even need to break out the microspikes.
Be careful when ascending and descending the scree gully. The scree is frozen and solid in some parts but loose in others, so don't get lulled into a false sense of security after having had several steps on a firm footing.
Trip report and photos to follow tomorrow.
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