dmc76 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I probably wouldn't be going that fast, if a deer stepped out it would be game over. This. Man one wrong move your history in the woods. Last week when I was up north there were two Sledders that collided with each other in Lake City they were both killed. It's a very dangerous sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 How fast are you going? Lots of drunks on the trails? Ever catch sweet air? What kind of MPG do you get and how large are the tanks? Video appears to be taken with a nice camera. I probably wouldn't be going that fast, if a deer stepped out it would be game over. Wildlife up there seem to be very dormant... Even the non-hibernating species. If you want to wildlife view, about the only thing you see are crows.. oddly. But, yea.... One deer and I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 75% of the time we aren't going that fast.... That area was an old railroad grade between Sault Sainte Marie and Marquette I believe... Flat and boring. Probably 70-80mph. My machine gets over 20mpg... It's the cleanest snowmobile made. Drunks usually are out near town and late, not at 11am in the middle of nowhere... To my knowledge. GoPro hero3. I wasn't concerned as much with how clean it is, mostly wondering how long you can ride before needing to fill up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I wasn't concerned as much with how clean it is, mostly wondering how long you can ride before needing to fill up. 200 miles between fill ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 This. Man one wrong move your history in the woods. Last week when I was up north there were two Sledders that collided with each other in Lake City they were both killed. It's a very dangerous sport. Yeah if u lost control at 70 mph with all those trees it would not end good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 are there any sled only stations on trails? ever go on any large multi-state touring adventures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago WX Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Ever hit up Weasel's or the Frontier Tavern (northern WI)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yeah if u lost control at 70 mph with all those trees it would not end good. I can't control the deer, but I'm a very high end rider.... I would't recommend those speeds for most people and I don't do that in spots that risk others. He was probably going a bit faster than normal for the camera, generally we cruise in the 40mph range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 are there any sled only stations on trails? ever go on any large multi-state touring adventures? They don't plow and salt to the pavement up there... So we share the pumps with cars. Next month I'm going with 2 others I have never met to central Ontario... Going on a 900 mile ride in the middle of nowhere... 100 miles between towns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnweather Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 75% of the time we aren't going that fast.... That area was an old railroad grade between Sault Sainte Marie and Marquette I believe... Flat and boring. Probably 70-80mph. My machine gets over 20mpg... It's the cleanest snowmobile made. Drunks usually are out near town and late, not at 11am in the middle of nowhere... To my knowledge. GoPro hero3. Whats the speed limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 They don't plow and salt to the pavement up there... So we share the pumps with cars. Next month I'm going with 2 others I have never met to central Ontario... Going on a 900 mile ride in the middle of nowhere... 100 miles between towns. Sketch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Cadillac, Grayling or Allegan... Where to go tomorrow?... Only for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Cadillac, Grayling or Allegan... Where to go tomorrow?... Only for the day.Grayling has been getting hit good all evening.... fresh fluff! APX says se Antrim, N Kal and over towards Grayling has had 4-6" plus, mancelona area has roughly 2'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 100 miles last night... Coopersville to Whitehall and back. 12-18 inches in all directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 100 miles last night... Coopersville to Whitehall and back. 12-18 inches in all directions. I was gonna say...we have PLENTY of snow in the Muskegon area now. How did it go moving through the DENSE 18 inches of snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Pulling out of Indian river right now... That's another 300 miles logged.... 1330 miles this season.. 900 more coming in 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spwild47 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Pulling out of Indian river right now... That's another 300 miles logged.... 1330 miles this season.. 900 more coming in 10 days. Looking forward to your report on Wawa...considering a late season run up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowMeHunter Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 F Canada.. little over two hrs from mke. Shaping up to be one of the best 2nd half of the snowmobiling season in a awhile for the northern 1/3 of the MW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 The trail system in Ontario is second to none.... Trails are typically wide enough that you never have to worry about hitting anyone else. Plus, where else are you going to get good poutine? You are right though, really no need to go outside Michigan, Wisconsin or Minnesota... We planned this trip way back before winter really kicked off here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Just experienced my first time riding in 5+ feet of snow.... You better be in top condition if you plan on walking in that. We got stuck many times and had to roll the machine over to get it out. 770 miles completed in 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Just experienced my first time riding in 5+ feet of snow.... You better be in top condition if you plan on walking in that. We got stuck many times and had to roll the machine over to get it out. 770 miles completed in 3 days. Wow that's awesome. so does this mean you reached your 2000 mile goal? Hiking in 30" was tuff enough, I can't imagine 5' of snow. With all the snowpack up there and on the Eastern shores of Superior in Ontario, and 5-6" on water equiv here in N mich snowpack alone, I'm hoping to see L Mich water level rise some this Spring. With snowpack and a decent wet spring,I could envision a 10-12" rise on the great lakes by June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Just experienced my first time riding in 5+ feet of snow.... You better be in top condition if you plan on walking in that. We got stuck many times and had to roll the machine over to get it out. 770 miles completed in 3 days. Wow that's awesome. so does this mean you reached your 2000 mile goal? Hiking in 30" was tuff enough, I can't imagine 5' of snow. With all the snowpack up there and on the Eastern shores of Superior in Ontario, and 5-6" on water equiv here in N mich snowpack alone, I'm hoping to see L Mich water level rise some this Spring. With snowpack and a decent wet spring,I could envision a 10-12" rise on the great lakes by June. Yea, water levels should be much better than last winter. There was crazy snow up near Hearst as well, sucks that snow melt ends up in the Hudson bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spwild47 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 100 miles yesterday in Central WI, Wautoma, Hancock, Neshkoro...nice ice base with about 5 inches of fresh... I am going to guess the 55 kph? speed limit in Ontario didnt deter you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 100 miles yesterday in Central WI, Wautoma, Hancock, Neshkoro...nice ice base with about 5 inches of fresh... I am going to guess the 55 kph? speed limit in Ontario didnt deter you? Yea, 55 KPH..... Our speed was measured in NASA increments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 uploadfromtaptalk1361752940109.jpg Been here before on vacation, I have a picture at home of me and my bro/sis standing in front of that goose statue from Wawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'm in the back of the convoy... This is between Hornpayne and Wawa, ON. Its hard to tell, but there was close to 4 feet in this location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Awesome video! I was out today. trails are in great shape up here( still 20-25"). I only putter and tool around the woods and hills.... nothing like you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Awesome video! I was out today. trails are in great shape up here( still 20-25"). I only putter and tool around the woods and hills.... nothing like you do. I'm going to try and get up there next weekend, might be forced into the UP if it gets too warm. If I don't get out this coming weekend, I'll probably summerize the sled and call it a season at 2,120 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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