This is why we came. The "Terminal Cancer Couloir" in the Ruby Mountains just east a town that according to Bill Murray "there is no where else that I would rather be than Elko, NV"
But instead this is where we went....
And this is what we did.....
Leave it to beavers rebuild there dam after the spring snow melt. It was not the weekend to hit "Terminal Cancer" so we wandered into Thomas Canyon to hit a low angle slope we spotted from the Lamoille Canyon Rd.
We passed this charred but still alive tree on our way up into one of the folds of Thomas Canyon.
Remember kids. Always test the pack.
We hit the same zone on Saturday and Sunday. We only got 2 laps in on Saturday. The trail breaking was tough in the 2 + feet of fresh we ran into once we hit persistent snow line.
(Above) Brian skis the pow.
(Below) Yes!
This picture is taken from the entrance to Thomas Canyon looking SW. The basin we skied is in the upper left of the picture.
We found this lonely Bristlecone pine on the ridge, the first time ever skiing amongst these incredible trees one of the longest living organisms on this planet. Just think that this little tree could have been here 5,000 years ago.
On our second day we ran into some of the guides from the Ruby Mountain Heli Ski operation.They gave us 2 pieces of great advice: You can always call RMHS (http://www.helicopterskiing.com/) to ask about snow conditions before you head out and to stay in the Pine Lodge in Lamoille to avoid the drive to Elko (http://www.nevadadventures.com/client/pinelodge/pinelodge.html)
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