I'll be in BSP late May and would like to summitt Katahdin via the AT. I want to do this in order to complete the Maine AT. (I just need the mileage inside BSP + the stretch south of Grafton Notch). Even though the park is open, the trails to the peak may not be officially open. I understand that the rangers may have some discretion to let people through if they are properly equipped and experienced. Does anyone have any advice on what to take in order to be allowed to summitt?
Of course, I'm also interested in summitting safely - but assume that the rangers will be pretty conservative about safety.