June 9 GLADSTONE AREA

Since we kept running into snow drifts yesterday, we decided to try a different area that has more western exposure, hoping the snow would be more melted.  No cigar!  Once again, Brett & Alexis went with us.

Headed out towards Gladstone area:

 So far, so good:

 A tree blocks us!!

Jim wanted to winch it down, but we weren't sure what all would come with it:

 Alexis picks up someone's trash:

 Onto another trail:

 Looking clear:

 Nope, a snowdrift this time:

 Alexis and Kathy walked across:

 Bet Jimmy & Brett were talking about trying to get across:

 Look closely.  You will see the snowball Jim threw just before it hit Alexis:

 Another trail attempt; another dead-end:

 Last attempt for the day.  This is the trail to Velocity.  It got worse.  We had to back down part of the way: