ot: anyone interested in snowmobiling with me Vincent Smith and Durrel Robinson?
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:09 AM ^
That sounds cool
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January 2nd, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
It's HAPPENING soon
Sorry, had to fix that for you :) :)
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:25 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2015 at 4:11 PM ^
I remember snow mobiling as a kid and feeling cool because I had a helmet with a visor but then it'd fog up so I'd have to move the visor up. Good times.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:17 PM ^
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:10 AM ^
This is great advice thank you for the whole run down. We are from Florida so we thought it is like dirtbikes but with snow. Never thought of frost bite.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:52 PM ^
Just a friendly reminder -- wear helmets.
I've been in a moto wreck or three and know that sleds reach the same speeds.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:11 AM ^
Will do.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:11 PM ^
not a lot of snow right now, though we are expecting 1/2 foot tomorrow. you may need to head up to the UP to get on a sled.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:19 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:25 PM ^
head north. sounds like a very kind offer from that top post.
the munising idea is the best one. we used to live in marquette (40 miles west) and munising was under a constant lake effect snow shower most winters. go to the dog patch restaurant while you're there. taq falls is nice, lots of snowmobile trails. and don't go without somebody who knows the area and snowmobiles. you can get in some real uncomfortable spots if you don't know what you're doing.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:12 AM ^
Good advice much appreciated.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:12 PM ^
Oh wow, Vincent snowmobiling is a helluva good time (as long as you dress warm. ) I don't know what you had in mind, but the tip of the mitten, the western UP and all along the Lake Superior shoreline are great places to ride. I don't have a sled at the moment but the second this thread went up I hit up a guy I know who may have an extra sled. If you end up going I want in.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:18 PM ^
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Gaylord Area is alot closer than the U.P. alot of nice areas up around Boyne Mountain, Petoskey areas that have trails.
January 2nd, 2015 at 5:46 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:14 PM ^
Up on his offer that is a great area in the U.P.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:20 PM ^
Born and raised up near Traverse City, and as much as I love riding my snowmobile around the trails up there, you just can't beat the U.P. Best place to ride in the world. Go with any one of these guys' suggestions and you will have a blast.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:44 PM ^
And one of the few places in Michigan (UP) right now with enough snow to actually have a fun time
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:32 PM ^
snowbomiling when you get to the UP, ya?
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:39 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
If you do, post it on here and I'll join you!
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:36 PM ^
sounds like fun.
Er, check that. (Looks over all the Alligators and Burmese Pythons)
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:45 PM ^
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:43 PM ^
Chess at B-dubs.... oh you guys!
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^
I don't know much about chess, but it looks like Vincent is schooling poor Durrel.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:44 PM ^
Back when I was young and dumb I used to ride quite a bit. Best ride I ever had was a 4 day backpacking trip where we went from St. Ignace, up to Grand Marais, around to Sault Ste. Marie. Then, the coolest part was in DeTour where we hopped on the last ferry at midnight and rode across to Drummond Island. Drummond Island resort is a really nice place to stay and pretty cheap in the winter.
All that said, yeah, the eastern U.P. probably isn't that great for snowcover right now.
January 2nd, 2015 at 4:58 PM ^
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January 2nd, 2015 at 4:51 PM ^
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:14 AM ^
Cool, Thanks.
January 2nd, 2015 at 5:02 PM ^
Vince - sorry this is off-topic, but are #eating shirts still available to purchase? I originally did contribute to the kickstarter but didn't get a shirt at the time. If they're still available, what's the best channel to get one and make sure my money all goes to your gardens?
January 2nd, 2015 at 5:43 PM ^
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make sure you have an experienced person take you shopping for the proper warm clothes in advance - it really will make a difference. I used to hate winter, but now that I have proper clothing for cold weather, I love being out in the snow and am quite bummed we don't have good snow yet.
January 2nd, 2015 at 6:10 PM ^
If you go to Manistique (in the UP) you can stay at Jack Pine Lodge and rent a cabin which is right on the trails for $65 a night. The lodge has food (legitimate meals) and drink literally 100 feet from your cabin. You can rent sleds in Wetmore (right next to Munising) which is about a 30 minute drive from Jack Pine. You can ride the trails all day long and have a blast. But it all depends on what you want to do.
Do you want to cover as much ground as possible and have the peace and quiet? Or do you want to go with a large group and socialize without covering as much ground, but still get the experience?
Chances are, if you go with someone who knows the trails, they may lend you a sled for the day because most people who snowmobile up here usually own more than one. I'm sure someone can provide you a helmet also. I wouldn't ride without one because it's almost a guarantee you'll get frostbite if you don't wear one.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:15 AM ^
Great advice. I will look into this and it sounds like a fit for what we are looking for and I definetly do not want frost bite.