Bonanza V tail at 17,500 feet. VFR on top over the mountains. Flying to the Rockies - Part 2

Trying to fly from Wichita, KS to Jackson, WY in one day. Dealing with weather, mountains, headwinds and treacherous terrain. After flying the valleys below the clouds we attempted to go VFR on top at 17,500 feet to get above the peaks and the weather. Leaving Wichita before the break of dawn, heading to Dalhart, TX for some breakfast and a strong crosswind landing and take off. Then a quick fuel stop in Santa Fe, NM before flying the valleys into the Rocky Mountains. Flew over Mesa Grande, Comb Ridge, Monument Valley and Canyonlands National Park to Moab, UT. From there, we attempted to get to Jackson, WY by flying above the clouds at 17,500 feet, using oxygen, in our normal aspirated 1982 Bonanza V35B.