Ascended North Star Mtn today from Hoosier Pass. We used snowshoes to gain the initial ridge leading to Pt 12214, but in retrospect they were probably not necessary (save for the quick ascent up the "sledding hill")--for the most part, crosswinds across the ridge have left the snow crusty and amenable to microspikes. From the Pt 12214-North Star saddle to the summit, I'd estimate that 80% of the route can be hiked on exposed rock. Atop the ridge, microspikes and an ice axe will suffice nicely. Super fun ridgewalk!
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