Looking for some input from Winds veterans - mostly regarding the weather. Normally I plan my summer trip out west for July or August. Due to some personal commitments (25th wedding anniversaray, my dad's 90th birthday) I literally have two good options this year...the weeks of either July 10th or August 28th (backing into Labor Day weekend). I'm still early in the research phase for my itinerary, but at this point am looking at a multi day trip from Scab Creek Trailhead to the Rainbow Lake/Middle Fork Lake area and/or a multi day trip from Big Sandy heading up toward the Pyramid Lake area - or a combination of two short trips from each trailhead. We hope to do a lot of exploring along the divide area and hopefully hit a few peaks (Class 2/3 tops).
I'm afraid the July date may be too early as far as snow is concerned - our group has limited experience on snow and I assume the passes and many summit routes will be difficult from that standpoint. As for late August, I am concerned about "winter" weather approaching...as that will be hard for me to sell to our group!
Just curious what people would recommend. (My bail out option is the San Juans...not that is necessarily bad, but I was hoping to make it to the Winds this year).
Thanks,
Mark