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So has anyone been up there recently? I'm thinking of camping above Muir for several days; the NWAC data of course shows no snow activity... I'm interested in the conditions as well: What is it like on the approach, and how bad of a shape is the DC route in, in general? I'm not planning for a summit, but just to hang around 11-12k or so on the DC route. Thanks!

Thanks both for the replies. I won't be doing any ice climbing, but Hey Ryan, do you happen to know someone named Lili in Bozeman? It's a "small" town...

Any users of the BD Stratos or Ice gloves? Opinions? I haven't seen any Stratos reviews, strangely, anywhere. These gloves would be for winter use in the PACNW, but I don't want to spend $150 on the Guide gloves... Right now I have a chance to get either for $60, so... Thanks!

Question on latest conditions: Is the south route now pretty much done for the season? Has anyone gone up unroped lately. I heard the Hogsback is slick and narrow, the schrund hard to negotiate. I've never done it this late, and its been so hot too...