Backcountry Slopes
written by Michelle Shocked & Tom Sleckman

I learned to ski on them Eastern Sierra backcountry slopes,
And I got to tell you my friend, "They're not for dopes".
You got to watch out for all the rocks
Up on the Elephant's Back
And the wind out of Lake Winnemucca
It'll eat you just like a snack!

Memories of OutDoors UnLimited
Bo Barnes sipping down a dark brew.
Thinking back and asking myself,
"Why the hell did I signup to teach TellyII??"
You know that I've gone on so many trips,
That I'm not giving you any lip,
When I tell you I hardly ever got to see the ocean.

1996 WildCherries Music Publishing/SESAC
(a division of Back Country Music Group, Inc, Truckee CA)
and Kellygram International Publishing, Inc./ASCAP. All rights reserved.

From the album "The Free Heel Tapes " by Tom Sleckman and Michelle Shocked.