Gothic Basin

I always forget how steep most of the trail is. Arriving in the parking area, every spot was taken plus the road was packed. Fortunately, everyone goes to Monte Cristo and not Gothic Basin. The three gullies were still covered in snow and the last one the snow is getting thin so be careful where you step. Shortly after the water fall, the snow becomes solid the rest of the way to the basin. My plan was to stop just above the basin, eat lunch and head back down. Unfortunately, I went to the other side of the basin to get a view and ended up going to Gothic Peak. The snow level is not far below the peak so it makes for easy access. Did not go to Del Campo on this trip but I would imagine there is quite a moat to climb over to get off the snow. In all, it was a good trip. 6 hours (including the 45 minutes for lunch debating about climbing Gothic Peak or not). If anyone finds a ziplock bag with Sloan peak and Monte Cristo maps just below Gothic Basin, go ahead and add them to your collection. I will buy more. Maybe I will learn to secure them better before glisading.