Trying to fit a square peg into a round hole!

Packing Check List:

-crampons... CHECK

-ice axe      ... CHECK

-ability to use them... QUESTIONABLE

(however I did watch a video 0n how to self arrest)

Just finished packing, not an easy task!  Due to the weather conditions on the mountain, I had to include "snow gear" in addition to all the other necessities. This was like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole!  In the end it all fits and could possibly weigh more than I do. (should make for a fun hike tomorrow)

The adventure begins 5:00AM TOMORROW!!!

Updated weather forcast:

Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 8 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. 

Friday Night: Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming west between 4 and 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind at 10 mph becoming west northwest. 

Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.