We got another taste of winter here in the Ely area over the weekend. Prior to the cold front rolling through we got a big blast of southerlies, then a good dose of cold snow. 6" to 10" in the Schell Creek Range.
I couldn't resist, electing to try a line that was my first here in the Ely area two years ago.
After some tedious, dense forest skinning I was cruising up these open slopes.
Made good time and quickly found myself on top with some fantastic looking glades below.
There was a touch of sun affect, but by hugging the trees it was minimal to nonexistent.
Sweet limestone.
For the exit I decided to forgo the dense forest and skin up to the road. This is the view of the run from the there. Skied well top to bottom although best high where the snow was cold and light.
Lots of walking on the way out though as the afternoon sun quickly melted the new snow.
Small price to pay for good turns! Cool to revisit the spot where it all began for me here in the Ely area.
Looks like a solid warm up in our future. Might have to get serious about hunting corn.
