Yes, I looked into the trail conditions for Mount Marcy this weekend. Most reports suggest the higher elevations still have some ice patches, so microspikes are definitely recommended for the final push to the summit. We should probably start at the Loj before 7 AM to get a decent parking spot. I was thinking we could take the Van Hoevenberg trail, it's the most straightforward route. Have you checked if the campgrounds are open yet? I read somewhere that they might still be doing some seasonal maintenance. Let me know if you want to grab some supplies Friday evening. We can figure out the gear logistics then. It should be a good day if the weather holds up.
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