Packed snow and ice. Ice axes and crampons above Hermit Lake. Crampons may be helpful. Skis or snowshoes.
Road is skiiable.
Global Warming Information View and Current Conditions from the Summit Jackson Grammar School Weather Station Elev. Madison Springs, Lakes of the Clouds, Mizpah Springs, Galehead, Greenleaf and Lonesome Lake Huts are closed for the season. No shelter is available. Gray Knob Weather and Snow Depth Elev 4370' - Updated weekly from the Randolph Mountain Club.