Went climbers right to get around the cornice as their wasn't much of it remaining and the ridge was clear.
On descent I wanted to take the gully but got mixed up while looking for it.
Next mistake is I followed down to the regular switchback that goes around the cornice. From the summit I should of stayed skiers right more to get down to the other ridge and eventually the top of the gully. |Back at the switchback their looked to be a trail to get into the gully. Maybe from goats or other climbers looking for the gully.
Instead of listening to reason I got sucked in did some very difficult scrambling to get down a series of ledges till finally I was in the gully. A lesson learned, thankful for the outcome and happy to share.
Maybe since I wanted to take the alternate descent I should of followed the regular route around the cornice. That way I could of gotten a better look around to decide where I would go to find the gully.
Even with being off trail in some steep terrain it was nice day. I spotted a bear from above and ran into three goats. The summit was a very relaxing one with some great views.