Conditions in Titcomb Basin and Gannet Peak

I was hoping to get up Gannett next weekend but wasn't sure of the conditions. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the snow line, consistency, etc...I want to do it in three days so slow shoe sogging up to Titcomb isn't really an option. Thanks ahead of time...

I talked to the ranger station in Pinedale two days ago and they said that they haven’t been able to pack into Titcomb yet due to snow. The northern Winds have seen near record late spring snow this season! You mat be snow shooing or skinning for a long time to gain access.

Most likely similar to conditions in the Tetons:

6/24/10
Condition Report: Winter conditions continue to persist in most areas of the range. All trails, canyons, and passes are snow covered and small storms continue to drop new snow at the higher elevations. Skis or snowshoes are mandatory for efficient backcountry travel and winter camping skills are required. At higher elevations evidence of recent avalanche activity has been observed throughout the range. All routes in full alpine conditions. Both wet and dry avalanches have occurred in the past week, including one near miss. New snow on the 17th at upper elevations has increased avalanche conditions.

I drove back from the Winds yesterday (Thursday), after trying to hike into Seneca Lake/Island Lake for an attempt on Ellingwood. My guess, and the consensus of trail crew, NOLS instructors and others who I encountered is that back country travel deep in the Winds is going to be very difficult until the end of the month. Hiking in Sunday/Monday and returning Tuesday/Wed., I found increasingly difficult travel after 10,000 ft., about where the trail passes Photographer's Point. Lots of snow, but it's melting fast so stream crossings aren't trivial either. Part of my difficulty came from rotten snow that I was breaking through even with snowshoes on. The ground had warmed up enough to melt the snow from underneath, but there was still a breakable crust over a fairly deep layer. After Hobbs Lake things got very difficult. On my way out on Tuesday PM I met a NOLS group that was starting a one month course. They had decided to stay below snow line for a week or so in order for the snow to melt before going deep into the back country. My guess is that a fast 3 day ascent of Gannett will still be challenging over 4th July weekend.

Recent ski TR just posted by TetonAT

tetonat.com/2010/06/titcomb…

Thanks a lot guys...Looking not so great for Gannett, guess I'll have to put it off for another weekend...Grand Teton it is!