Great skiing conditions can still be found from the crater down to the upper metcalf moraine! The route from either the Crag View or Metcalf moraine camps begin on suncupped snow, making for unpleasant skiing or skiing in this section. 
The route travels quite directly from here up the Squak, currently encountering only one major crevasse hazard. At approximately 8,800 ft., the route navigates around this hazard towards the Easton glacier, to the climbers left on the ascent and to the climbers right on the descent. After passing this obstacle the route maintains a direct heading to the southwestern walls of the crater.
Climbers are advised to be observant and alert for any rockfall from the loose crater rim's rock formations and are also reminded to use good judgement when selecting break sites free of rock or ice fall hazard. Once at the crater, the Squak route joins with the Easton as it ascends the final 1500 ft. up to the summit plateau. Furthermore, a friendly reminder to please pack all your waste off the mountain. Happy Climbing!
