Great Basin
Dwyer and I went all the way out to the edge,
and looked over,
down into the glacial abyss.
It was all good though, for we came back unscathed.
On the way out, Dwyer spied this gem.
And said, “Let me see, I bet I can tickle it’s fancy.”
We wanted to ask the winter rangers about skiing potential, and off season access. They were all tied up with tourists, but they directed us to some local art work that told us exactly what we needed to know.
With Wheeler Peak conquered, Bristle Cone Pine’s thwarted, it left us with only a drive back through the desert. While listening to Neil Diamond and belting out Phil Collins we noticed giant thunder storms, ready to release their deluge of rain. What happened next, we couldn’t have predicted for the life of us. The clouds let loose, and the desert alkali flats turned into a 2 inch deep lake, for hundreds of miles in either direction.
A solid weekend jaunt and a conquering of Nevada’s tallest left us feeling like champions – ready to explore the next corner of the West.
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11 Comments
Harvey44
wrote on August 10th, 2010 at 8:24 pmIn 6 months, we expect pictures from that same spot in the 3rd to last pic!
Greg
wrote on August 11th, 2010 at 10:40 amwithout a doubt, FIS is setting the bar high with expectations for the winter!!
Porter Haney
wrote on August 11th, 2010 at 1:39 pmMore like 10 months. Next May/June is probably the season. The park road closes and makes it a 2/3 night trip to tag any of this midwinter.
Beef Wellington II
wrote on August 10th, 2010 at 9:01 pmExcellent, thanks for sharing. UT rocks! :)
Beef Wellington II
wrote on August 10th, 2010 at 9:03 pm…and NV, too!
Porter Haney
wrote on August 11th, 2010 at 1:39 pmRocks and rolls Wellington. Come explore the wilds of the west.
christian
wrote on August 10th, 2010 at 10:46 pmi would say the fancy is a little to tickler’s right. let us know how she giggles, boys.
christian
wrote on August 10th, 2010 at 10:52 pmi would say the fancy is a bit to tickler’s right… let us know how she giggles, boys.
Greg
wrote on August 11th, 2010 at 10:39 amcomment of the week!
Porter Haney
wrote on August 11th, 2010 at 1:45 pmSam
wrote on August 11th, 2010 at 1:48 pmloving that last photo