Trail was hard packed until intersection with Randolph path. Snow wet and soft and the decent due to the strong sunlight and warm temps. Bare booted entire way up. Crampons could have been useful, but we didn't take them out. Had to be careful and kick step on a couple of sloping sections above treeline to Adams 4.
Poles are useful.
No need for ice axe. We sat, had lunch, and hung out on summit for 20 minutes without any discomfort. We didn't have the sunblock cream and we got slightly sunburnt.