Locals have been blaming snowsnakes for embarrassing tumbles for over a hundred years. The legend was probably born to explain the messy falls the Scandinavian miners experienced in the 1890's in Savage Basin located high above Telluride and the now ghost town, Tomboy. The miners claimed the snakes were attracted to the leather bindings of their 11- foot skis that they oddly called "snowshoes."
	We've recently come to understand the snowsnakes mean us no harm and are only trying to survive feeding on the dead fallen trees and branches dangerously hidden just beneath the surface of the snow. Then suddenly, here we come yee-hawing and bashing through their luscious powder stashes. Collisions with snowsnakes often cause wipeouts leaving our gear, hats, goggles, skis and poles or snowboards strewn about the hill. YARDSALE!						When more of us are involved, the yardsale becomes a SWAPMEET. Many of the local skiers and boarders have a saying, "It's best to wait a day so the snowsnakes can clear the way before entering the untracked snowfields." We respect and appreciate our little white friends for the great jobs they are doing to rid the slopes of the wooden obstacles.
							However, if you just can't wait, pet this snake and immerse yourself in the light powder snow we call Telluride's White Gold. There is a possible rumor that the Telluride ski patrol is secretly working with snowsnakes to train them to help in avalanche control and search and rescue operations. When, and if, these specially trained snowsnakes become available for adoption, we'll let you know.
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