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    Winter 2016/2017 Recap

    John, Once again this winter was a dud for us in the south, northern WI wasn't the best, and the UP was mediocre with the snowbelts maintaining the snow. Don't get me wrong, the blinding LES blizzard in December was awesome. My wife calls me crazy for loving those kind of storms. HAHA. This...
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    Yearning for a land of white gold

    Wife caught me looking for jobs in the UP. Wife goes, "So you don't like being married anymore?" This season sucked on so many levels, seems like these days the only place to go is the Lake Superior Snow Belt for any kind of decent snow. So if I wasn't married, I would say the **** to the...
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    Based at Wakefield, Where to go

    I will be riding this weekend. First time this year. Getting out to ride has been few and far between with the new kid born. I managed to get a "hall pass" for this weekend to ride. Never been to wakefield or the western UP. What are some good loops for a full days worth of riding? Thanks.
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    Trail 14 Marquette to Big Bay Closed

    Just read on upper michigan's source that trail 14 is cutoff from trail 8. To get to big Bay from Marquette you have to trailer 4 miles to a trailhead. I loved this trail. It was tight and twisty the entire way to big Bay. Anyone know what happened. Apparently the club lost the permission...
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    Dare I say it....I think the season is over

    Trails are dirt in Townsend...don't know how other areas faired but trails need at least 8 inches of snow. Was supposed to ride up to johnnies resort for the race today but ended up driving. Still a good time but depressing to see dirt trails in February. John dee give us hope.
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    Storm slowing

    So Vince condella (fox 6 Milwaukee) said that the models in the afternoon run today showed slowing of the storm which means more warm air enters causing the snow totals to dwindle with more rain forecasted. Can you explain that further, I don't understand the dynamics here as I haven't heard of...
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    Anybody do any T-shirt riding?

    Post some pics if any of you lucky saps in the Yoop rode with no coat or bibs today. Its the best of both worlds.
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    Cruel and unusal punishment

    If it rains and then goes back to a deep freeze next week for most of Wisconsin that will be cruel and unusual. I hope that forecast from this morning changes. Please for the love of God!
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    Sweet dreams

    The Rockland cam this morning. So I take it there is no vacancy right now? Hey easy on the drool.
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    Sign of the times

    While out riding, and filling up the sleds with gas, my friend left his wallet on the gas pump and we left forgetting his wallet. He realized it at the next stop, so we backtracked and went back to the gas station. He asked the attendent if anyone turned it in, no one did. So feeling defeated...
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    Great photo story of UP backpack trip

    http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=627424 I was intrigued by this man's trip across the Yoop. He traveled by way of dirt bike and used many trails that are used by snowmobiles in winter. Seeing the trail shots reminded me of being right there on those same trails in winter...
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    Question for club members

    So my club is in the process of calling landowners and apparently renters too for trail permission. I am wondering if other clubs pander to the renters of land and their needs. We just had one renter say that he does not want a snowmobile trail running on a winter wheat field that he planted...
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    This season has to be better than last season.

    Had some deep conversations (alcohol involved) over the weekend about the upcoming riding season. The general consensus was nothing can be worse than last season. Down by me we didn't open trails at all. What are people's thoughts about this season, pessimistic or optimistic?
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    Trail 417 along the lake in Marquette

    Noticed it was paved over the summer. There is still going to be a trail here right? Usually when trails get paved snowmobiles get shunned off. If not then no more rocks to worry about in this area right along the lake running parallel to HWY 41.
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    Trailer Lighting

    Just bought a clamshell enclosed 2 place trailer. I am looking for ideas on interior lighting. I am thinking about getting some LED light strips and putting them on the top of the cover inside. What have other people done?
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    Air Conditioning keeps running, does not cycle

    I have noticed since I bought my house the the air conditioner keeps running and will not quit. The AC struggles to reach the set temperature. I have a programmable thermostat. I set it warm when I am at work and then set it low when I get home and when I get home the AC doesn't even come...
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    Why is it getting so warm so fast?

    This is some really weird weather. I am staring at mid seventies down by me by midweek and its only mid March. I know its March and temperatures go on wild ride but by this much?
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    Does the Grumpy Old Men trick work?

    In the movie Grumpy Old Men, John goes up on Max's roof and starts spraying his roof with water on top of the snow. So supposedly water goes to the bottom of the snow, freezes and sets up an ice sheet. Any vibration that occurs from a door closing the snow avalanches down. I can see this...
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    Model Towne Inn - Gwinn, MI

    Anybody stay here recently. Wondering what they charge a night. Thanks.
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    Where can I get some KBC Beer in WI?

    Was up at Copper Harbor at the Mariner North Lodge and they had Keweenaw (KBC) beer on tap. It was so good that I must know where to get some in Wisconsin if it is available? Anybody know any places? Big fan of the Lift Bridge Brown Ale.
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