Lake Washington

JERRY · Post by **JERRY** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:06 am

Should be good rides out of Sportsman Park today. (Fri.)

j

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:19 am

how thick is the ice?

JERRY · Post by **JERRY** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:39 am

3" and should be untracked snow of 3".

My ETA will be 10:30.

Jeff G. and I were riding across N/S from park+ last Sunday and felt no fear.

j

Mike W · Post by **Mike W** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:48 am

Sounds nice, but I plan to stay close to home and score a session on Nokomis. I should be there by 2pm if anyone cares to join me.

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:20 am

were is nokomis?

Mike W · Post by **Mike W** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:28 am

Stroh, it is just east of Cedar Ave (Hwy 77), just north of Hwy 62. It is basically just north of the airport. No much snow on the lake, but the ice is a bit crusty, and it is plenty thick. The lake is small, but SW is decent there. About the same as Marion on a W.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?fo ... ngunh24%3d

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:34 am

decisions, decisions nokomis sounds safe but litle snow, waconia is said to be safe and 3 inches of snow and is a litle ways away. washington sounds good but is 1:45 drive for me.

nokomis is closest
mike you said crusty ice... would you say I could edge it with my snowboard ?

I might end up at cottage grove

Mike W · Post by **Mike W** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:53 am

It is kinds bumpy ice with a thin layer of snow on top-- the kind of ice you could skate on, but would rattle your fillings out. It should be fine for sharp skis, but not ideal for a snowboard. You might want to go to a field.

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 11:58 am

I'm headed to waconia in 15 min if it dosn't work out I will just fly over to the polo fields

Terry and I will most likely be on waconia ripin' it up

any takers

BSMITH · Post by **BSMITH** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:43 pm

Let us know how it was at Wacky. That could be the place to be tomorrow.

Jeff Gorton · Post by **Jeff Gorton** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:05 pm

Was the snow on Washington as nice as last Sunday? I couldn't get away but plan to get out tomorrow.

Mike B · Post by **Mike B** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:19 pm

Jerry and I kited most of the day in near perfect conditions. All along the north shore to the east of the park there was 3.5-6 inches of well bonded snow. Perfect edge hold with my skis. Most of the time my edges never made it down to the ice. Jerry had no problems with a snowboard. The ice is thick enough for ice houses and 4-wheelers.

I am going iceboating Saturday but may go back on Sunday. North Long near Brainerd is another option. It was great last Sunday. The ice was thick enough to park on the lake near shore.

5th time out today - It's going to be a great season!

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 9:36 pm

Good to have you back with us Mike. You're one of the few who can turn off their passion for the summer months.

Hope to ride with ya soon.

Mike B · Post by **Mike B** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:03 pm

The passion is never turned off. I am wind powered with kite-skis, kite-skates, kite-rollerblades, iceboat, sailboats 25-50 feet all year long. I have had wind powered fun at least once a week all year long for the past 4 years including 60+ yacht races a year. Just not water kiting due to the sailing commitments.

I'm not sure if it's a passion or an addiction.

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