kozman18 wrote:Agreed, Gray Knob is a great spot in the winter. But, the OP was for a 1 night traverse. Dropping down to Gray Knob leaves a huge second day that would be tough to finish even in optimal weather. After looking at a map, the best halfway point is Sphinx Col (dropping down to tree line to the east). I've stayed there in the spring when there was a good deal of snow. Assuming a good snow year, it should be a good winter camping spot. And, if the weather turns you can bail into the Great Gulf (no picnic getting out though, and you end up a long way from your vehicles).

Not sure I would schlepp a VE tent all that way. 11 pounds is pretty heavy on top of winter gear. . .

mambwe wrote:There will be three of us on the trip so it will be around 4 lbs per person. A little heavy buy that is what we have. My friend bought it last winter, so its basically brand new.