Bottom line: You can, but you’ll need specialized equipment and skills to do it.
Don’t expect a winter trip to be anything like summer. Here are some of the factors to be prepared for:
Snow. Several feet of it.
Darkness. The days are short.
Cold.
Steep, snowy and icy trails.
Avalanches. The route into and out of the Core is avalanche terrain.
Weather. You’ll need to be prepared for anything.
Did I mention cold? Being prepared can make the journey a memory of a lifetime. Being unprepared can cost you your life.
This photo is typical of the Core in May.
Take time this winter to launch your own hiking web site. Start with this great domain.
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