I am just starting to think about a trip in August. I have a few questions that I haven't been able to find good answers to in what I have been reading.
First of all, how can you get there without a car. Flying to the nearest airport, does anybody know of any guiding services that my also offer shuttle services? Renting a car to sit in the parking lot seems a bit pricey.
Second, how much glacier gear is actually required for the approaches? Mountaineering boots? Crampons? Ice axe? Snow pickets? Other stuff? I have read everything from a full load of mountaineering glacier crossing gear to running shoes will be fine, no need to rope up.