Monogram Lake — Saturday, May. 18, 2019

Intermittent snow beginning at 4500 ft, with consistent snow once you leave tree line around 5000 ft and have to cross over large amount of avalanche debris. Gps helpful for navigating over ridge and getting down to lake. Poles recommended for few water crossings and snow. Traction could come in handy but snow is soft so not essential. Lake is still 90% frozen over, campsites and toilets under snow. Lake drainage is flowing so it is possible to collect water rather than melt snow. Overall trail in really great shape.