01-07-2015, 03:59 PM
No, nothing is spread on the road or parking areas. It's kind of an environmentally sensitive area!
As for safety gear, all the observatories have their own gear but I don't think crampons are typically available.
Summit crews usually leave before it gets that bad - at least they're supposed to...
As for safety gear, all the observatories have their own gear but I don't think crampons are typically available.

Summit crews usually leave before it gets that bad - at least they're supposed to...