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Hi everyone! We have a permit to do the route above Sunday to Tuesday this coming week and wanted to ask if people think we will need gaiters and/or micro spikes for muddy/icy conditions? We are hopeful that because it is south facing we should be okay but from previous years it seems like early May is a mixed bag. Also any advice on what temp range we should expect would be so appreciated! We’ve been checking but also seeing a wide range wrt to temps. Thank you!!

Hello! We are a group of 3 people looking to backpack in Yosemite for the first time next week (May 3-5). We are beginner to mid experience, collectively. We are veryyyyy excited to experience the wonder and drama of Yosemite but also want to avoid crowds. Would you say Little Yosemite Valley will be crowded at this time? We are also considering Hetch Hetchy for something a bit quieter. Would love any advice!