>>275927OK, sounds like you're on the right track.
Like I said, I wasn't trying to scare you, just making sure you know what you're getting in to.
2 lbs on the trail can feel like 10 lbs at altitude.
I'd also recommend renting an avalanche transceiver, again for your sake and the rangers'.
And don't forget glacier glasses. Regular sunglasses don't block enough light to protect you from snow blindness. Luckily you don't have to spend a fortune to get good glacier glasses.
Julbo makes a few models (Colorado, Dolgan and Sherpa) that you can pick up for about $40-$60.
