How are the conditions in mid to late Oct? Is there any snow at the summit? Which is the best way to reach the summit? Vivian Creek or Fish Creek?
If I choose Vivian Creek as a day trip.. how fit do I need to be? I workout about an hour a day right now, doing 5 miles on the elliptical/treadmill and on the weekends about 15 miles bicycling without much of a problem.
Finally, is it a bad idea to do this solo? Is the trail well traversed? Is it a better idea to camp midway or do it as a day trip?