The Pine Nut Mountains are nearby. Pine nut production has been severely reduced. The Shors were mainly engaged in hunting, fishing, some primitive farming, and pine nut picking. The shell must be removed before the pine nut can be eaten. Pine nut oil is added to foods for flavor. Creme Soda, Sparberry, Cherry Plum, Stoney Ginger Beer, Pine Nut, Iron Brew, Apple and Blackcurrant. These villages were established by the Sheepeater band of Shoshone during pine nut harvesting season. Garnish with pine nut or "gotgam" (dried persimmon) on last. Other industries include logging, fur hunting, pine nut harvesting and tourism (ski resort in Sheregesh). The Pine Nut Dance and girls' puberty rites remain very important ceremonies. One of the major food sources in the Great Basin was the pine nut.