We're planning to do Middle Palisade on 7-19. In the past, I've just walked on the snow up to the start of the standard route. Is that possible right now, or is there any unavoidable ice showing through? It would be nice to leave the heavier boots and crampons at home, if we can get away with it.
The first stream crossing on the way up used to be a bit of a pain. The last time I was there, the Forest Service had built a nice bridge. I heard that the bridge got washed out and wasn't rebuilt. Does anybody know the situation at that crossing right now?
Thanks