{"id":1112,"date":"2020-05-04T18:38:45","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T18:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helicopterskiing.com\/?page_id=1112"},"modified":"2022-04-11T18:55:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T18:55:13","slug":"what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/helicopterskiing.com\/what-to-expect","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1112\" class=\"elementor elementor-1112\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53ca5beb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53ca5beb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33657234\" data-id=\"33657234\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58af72e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58af72e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Our guests should come to the Rubies prepared with the clothing and equipment you might need for any day you go skiing.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><p>It&#8217;s important to plan for all conditions, as any given day can be bluebird, or temperatures could fall below zero and the snow could start flying. Additionally, arrival and departure of the helicopters creates a microclimate of swirling snow and wind from the rotors and although it lasts only a few seconds it, nevertheless, is a weather condition that you must dress for.<\/p><p>Gear list includes, but is not limited to, goggles, sunglasses, hats, gloves, ski clothes and sun block. We recommend layering your clothing for all conditions- including light clothing that can be removed during the day, making sure you have a water resistant layer on the outside. Thick parkas are not recommended.<\/p><p>For more information on\u00a0<b>TRAVELING TO RUBY<\/b>, visit the &#8220;Getting Here&#8221; section on the <a href=\"https:\/\/helicopterskiing.com\/contact\">CONTACT US<\/a> page.<\/p><p><strong>Basic Layering<\/strong><\/p><p>Base: capilene or polypropelene layer that wicks away moisture, instead of absorbing. NOT cotton.<br \/>Insulation: Fleece, wool or other warm garment meant to hold heat in, while letting moisture out.<br \/>Protection: Waterproof, breathable layer like GORE-TEX\u00ae to protect from the elements while allowing your under layers to breath.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;d like to stay on top of weather patterns and follow the snowfall as the season progresses and your trip gets closer, we recommend checking out the following sites&#8230;<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/MapClick.php?zoneid=NVZ034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Weather Service 7 day Forecast- Ruby Mountains<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/forecast.weather.gov\/MapClick.php?CityName=Lamoille&amp;state=NV&amp;site=LKN&amp;textField1=40.7281&amp;textField2=-115.478&amp;e=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NOAA 7 day forecast for Lamoille, NV<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/sat.wrh.noaa.gov\/satellite\/showsat.php?wfo=lkn&amp;area=west&amp;type=ir&amp;size=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NOAA Infrared Satellite Imagery<\/a><\/p><p>Ruby Mountain Sample Guest Schedule (schedule dependent on weather, groups and conditions)<\/p><p>Arrival Afternoon\/ Evening<br \/>We encourage our guests to arrive the afternoon or evening prior to their first day of skiing. Ruby staff will meet you at the brand new Ruby 360 Lodge to show you your room, give you a tour of the new lodge and get you set up on your skis for your trip with us. Our full service bar will also be open on arrival nights.<\/p><p><strong>Day 1<\/strong><br \/>Wake up door knock- 6 a.m.<br \/>Breakfast &amp; Orientation- 6:30 a.m.<br \/>Beacon\/Helicopter Orientation- 7:15 a.m.<br \/>Boot up for day- 8:00 a.m.<br \/>Heli skiing and riding- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.<br \/>Lunch on-mountain<br \/>Heli skiing and riding- 12:45-3 p.m.<br \/>Arrive back at Ruby 360 Lodge- 3 p.m.<br \/>Appetizers, full bar service and live music \u2013 5:30 p.m.<br \/>Dinner- 6:30 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Day 2<\/strong><br \/>Wake up door knock- 6 a.m.<br \/>Breakfast- 6:30 a.m.<br \/>Boot up for day- 7:15 a.m.<br \/>Heli skiing and riding- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.<br \/>Lunch on-mountain<br \/>Heli skiing and riding- 12:45-3 p.m.<br \/>Arrive back at Ruby 360 Lodge- 3 p.m.<br \/>Appetizers, full bar service and live music \u2013 5:30 p.m.<br \/>Dinner- 6:30 p.m.<\/p><p><strong>Day 3<\/strong><br \/>Wake up door knock- 6 a.m.<br \/>Breakfast- 6:30 a.m.<br \/>Boot up for day- 7:15 a.m.<br \/>Heli skiing and riding- 8 a.m.-12 p.m.<br \/>Lunch on-mountain<br \/>Heli skiing and riding- 12:45-3 p.m.<br \/>Arrive back at Ruby 360 Lodge- 1-3 p.m. &#8211; dependent on departures<br \/>Depart Ruby 360 Lodge<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our guests should come to the Rubies prepared with the clothing and equipment you might need for any day you go skiing.\u00a0 It&#8217;s important to plan for all conditions, as any given day can be bluebird, or temperatures could fall below zero and the snow could start flying. 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