Is there a chance there won’t be any snow? I have all the winter gear I need I just want to know if an ice axe and crampons are always needed during that time of the year. I am taking the Mt. Whitney trail.
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If you went on say a 7 mile round trip day hike in the winter. How heavy of a pack would you carry? would you take a bivy bag or even a sleeping bag? Tarp? I know about the so-called 10 essentials and I always take extra clothing and a sit pad.