Hello - I am new to the Forum and was hoping any recent hikers/climbers to the Palisade Glacier and Mt. Sill North Couloir route could provide information regarding the condition of the glacier and whether or not ice axe/crampons are needed to get to Glacier Notch and up the North Couloir. I am hoping to climb Mt. Sill with my son in two weeks and want to make sure I am taking all of the necessary gear. Given the relatively dry year we have had, I am assuming that the end of the glacier towards Mt. Gayley has sufficiently receded such that ice axe/crampon is not necessary.
Thank you very much for your input!