Only one in our party used snowshoes there to avoid postholing. One stream crossing-not deep, just wider than my leap can take me. There is a downed log to use to cross. Not a necessity. The privy's door is off its hinges so it is not for the shy.
Beautiful birds abound.
We gazed at the stars on the ledges just oup on the Meader trail. Nice views from the Rim junction ledges which offers a place to eat lunch away from the wind.