jnrose5

I've tentatively scheduled a climb in late-July and early-August. Obviously everything in the PNW is under pretty low snow conditions this year, and my impression is that it's melting out steadily as the summer progresses. I'm wondering if folks who've been on the mountain this year have any early prognostications as to whether or not it's reasonable to climb the Emmons or the DC at the very end of July. Will the routes be reasonable at that point in the summer? Will the routes be so wrecked by crevasses that it's difficult to get above Camp Muir or Camp Schurman? Are guide companies looking at putting in ladders when the time comes, or are they bailing late in the season? I've been on both routes before, but have no idea what they might look like under such low snow conditions - any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Thanks...