After a ten minutes walk on the highway we started the ascent of the sw ridge. All the new snow from Friday's storm had melted so we made good progress up the steep trail. In less than two hours at a steady but no rush pace we were on top enjoying the views and the warm sun. Only on the backside of Gunnery we encountered deep snow , luckily we found an old snowshoe track that made our progress a lot easier. Return was via the ridge east of Gunnery creek. Back at the cars at 3:30 for a five and a half hours day .

It's a steep climb up the S.W ridge

Dead trees can be attractive too

Close to the summit with Holy Cross peeking behind

Top of Gunnery mountain

On the return ridge

Participants: Francisco, Jeannette, Nardi, Jo, Dana, Kate, Heather Tick Alert: they are out and hungrier than ever