First hike in March and it started in the clouds with the skies clearing after I summited Eisenhower. Went up Pierce again on the return to catch the view. Overall great day and finished the 9.2 miles in 5.5 hrs. Trail was in excellent shape. Thick ice on Eisenhower required caution but Hillsounds were adequate. There were so many birds out! I saw at least a dozen white-winged crossbills between Pierce and Eisenhower!