Midwest area events, outings, and BS!!

I was debating going through the section with the impassible water hole. We should be able to drive right over it.

Also debating a little different route coming out of Crooked Lake... Martin lane to 2611 back to LaFave. With a stop here

45°16'15.3"N 88°19'06.7"W
https://goo.gl/maps/sLMTKQpy9dywzmQe8

Looks like an interesting spot.

 

What could go wrong? Lol

Actually, I would worry about the rocker-level rock that is at the crest of that hill you turn sharply on. That thing is a can opener…

 

Oof! This is why I need to consult you about these things.

 

Me (too wife): See honey, the armor is for my safety!

 

Ordered a kinetic rope for the trip. Maybe we need it, maybe not. Hoping not! Just hope not to forget my shovel!

 

Let’s get stuck! What could go wrong?

 

A few reminders for tomorrow..

-Shovel, if you have room

-warm clothes: be prepared to stand outside for awhile in case there's a recovery

-snacks and water

-whatever recovery gear you have

-get fuel somewhere close to the park and ride. I'm sure 1/2-3/4 tank will be fine. Just don't show up on 1/4 tank. I know everyone has been good about it so far, but just want to put it out there.

-this will be a unique trip. I've never been "snow-wheeling". Tire pressure will probably be as low as possible. We're more likely than usual to get stuck.

Thanks in advance to everyone who is coming! This will be fun and interesting for me! I hope everyone has fun!

 

I thought I read you have a chain saw. Need I bring one?

 

I'm bringing my Husqvarna. Plus, I have the Silky Saw should that fail...

That said; bring whatever you think we might need, ir whatever is convenient. There's no such thing as "extra" when it comes to gear.

 

@4R21 You coming?!

 

Packing my leafblower!

 

I just realized, my leafblower cant air my tires back up. And guess who used their portable air compressor money on a leaf blower. Me


Anybody mind if I take a drag of air from their compressor tomorrow to air back up?

i’ll let you borrow my mikwaukee impact drivers if anyone needs to replace an axle tomorrow!

 

Deal!

 

Got my ice fishing gear, so ready to get snowy. Might actually be sweating by end of day.

no, I don’t ice fish. Total poser. I just thought the suit looked cool.

one could probably say the same about my snorkel.

 

I thought I was done packing, but I just keep throwing gloves, and, socks, and, and thicker boots, and weed burner torches, an actual snow shovel, and more tools. Im missing my aerial rescue flares…

 

As a last resort we can flash those little mirrors at overhead airliners.

 

Ya'll be safe out there. I have a class in the am. Next time!

 

We still on CB-28?

 

We’ll bring back a sno-cone for you!

 

Yup!

 

Or a CV or a tail light or…

 

@Thatbassguy Trip report?

 

We had fun!

The park and ride was pretty deep, so It was difficult to get around before airing down. We avoided anything difficult, and just enjoyed the scenery mostly.

The only time anyone got stuck was when we stopped. The packed snow on the road turned into soft snow on the shoulder and your tires would slide off and not want to come back up.

I'd do it again for sure!

 

It was a good time! Being around good people is half the fun though

Those shoulders were viscous though lol

 

That’s a good word to describe it!

Couple of trip photos I managed to capture. Not that I favored my own vehicle at all.

 

I love watching these guys play in the snow. I learn a few things from them every time I watch their stuff.

 

This is what happens when you get over zealous getting out of the way of the snowmobilers