Recent content by John L M

Not sure of the nature of your surgery but hope all goes well and be sure to give yours time to heal. Question on trail 13 from behind your shop and looping up to Twin Lakes. I’ve heard that is closed. Do you know why and when it might re-open. Been one of our favorite trails.

Where you at ?

Toured the underground mine in Hancock a few years ago. Very interesting !!

That’s good to hear. Might have to reconsider.

With our poor season a few of us are considering a trip to Grand Lake , for trail riding we have heard that area is the best in Colorado. Will fly from MSP to Denver , rent a car to drive to Grand Lake , then rent sleds. Looking for information on : Best place to stay ; lodge , cabin or hotel...

Thanx might have to look into that as everywhere else is planting bananas

Is there anywhere in CO that has a decent network of trails ? To justify a road-trip from MN it would be ideal to base from a town or resort and have 3 or 4 loops of 150 to 200+ miles per day. We’ve been to West Yellowstone and that works for the varied loops with this mileage but right now...

Is there any trail riding in that area ?

The Shock Shop (Willie Ewing) 13105 170th Ave SE Becker MN 55309 612/219-3082

Plenty of snow on the trails but the warm weather is melting some parking lots ….

Just a note. If traveling along the Taconite Trail do not count on the Scenic Pines Store for gas or food as they have closed. Antler Lodge is not far away for a gas stop. I believe both of these are listed on Polaris app “Ride Command” as well as others.

The North Shore Trail which runs from Duluth to Grand Marais is about 150 miles , Two Harbors is about 20 miles from Duluth. As I recall Two Harbors to Ely is about 100 miles. The Taconite Trail runs from Ely to Grand Rapids and covers about 150 miles. Within this area (Arrowhead region) are...

Meant to say : Arrowhead region is usually good to great conditions but some years Brainerd area to Duluth and/or Brainerd to Grand Rapids is marginal. Just have to make a plan when the time comes..

Saber If you’re from IN then a 3 day run may not be worth it for you. In that case we could leave from my place in Brainerd and make it a 5 day run ; day 1 Brainerd to Two Harbors , day 2 to Grand Marais , day 3 to Ely , day 4 to Grand Rapids , day 5 back to Brainerd. Sounds like a nice Monday...

I’m retired so every day is a Saturday. Give me a call when you’re able to go. 218/821-5391