My plan is to do this in two days with a camp at Moraine Lake or off-trail near the intersection (coming from the south), summit and then down the 2nd day.
My Questions:
- Will it be melted out below 6,800ft or should I plan to camp on snow? Where is the snow-line generally that time of year?
- What are the rules around camping near Moraine Lake, just in designated spots and they're first-come first-served?
- Will micro-spikes and poles be enough for the snow or will we need ice-ax and crampons? I'd like to stick to spikes if I can get away with it
- Would snowshoes be a waste of time or will the snow be fairly packed by then?