Published on Jan, 2025
Clouds blew in as we waited for sunrise, so it was more of a "brightening behind the clouds and mist" experience, but the tour guides can't control the weather so still 5/5. Abe did a fantastic job making sure people had water and ginger candy for any potential motion sickness, and got us to the summit bright and early, ahead of other groups, for the best viewing spots. On the way back we made an impromptu warm-up stop for coffee. This tour does provide guests with a fleece-lined, hooded windbreaker poncho to use, but plan accordingly and wear closed toed shoes, long pants, and warm layers. It's cold and windy up there.
There is a small visitor center at the summit that is open from 7am - noon for anyone looking to get their National Park Passport book stamped.