Spaulding is in great shape! We headed straight up to the meadows via the Spaulding Trail (not John Muir or the Lake Creek access) both days this weekend. Grippers on boots might help at the top, but the skiing is excellent. Two or three fresh inches on top with a very soft, easy breakable crust that makes for near perfect conditions. While the clear skies hold it should only get better with the developing hoar frost.
Spaulding 12/28
Dec 28, 2014 | Backcountry