Is there an ice road out from Bayfield Wisconsin to an Island around there? That would be an interesting trek via kite,offering sag wagon support and I suppose lots of snow.
Any Lakawan's have knowledge of that side of the penninsula in winter? Since I cannot master the alpine out west,trying to think of winter Midwest winds returning. Definitly want to keep out of bad ju-ju:mrgreen:
Bayfield Wis?
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Re: Bayfield Wis?
The ice road goes from Bayfield to Madeline Island, just over a mile across. I'm not sure if they have it open yet with the crazy weather they've been having. The bay in Ashland has been frozen for about a month now and is safe as long as you see ice tents/shacks.
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Re: Bayfield Wis?
The ferry is still running to Madeline Island, so no ice road for a while. It wouldn't be that exciting of a ride anyway, head to Washburn and do a run to Ashland and back (7 miles or so each way). Or head out to the lighthouse if the wind is going the wrong direction. Kiting around the islands would be an adventure for sure, maybe in March when the ice is somewhat reliable. The only way to do sag support would be with a sled in the islands.
Check out MODIS for the latest ice coverage on the big lake.
From the Outdoor Allure bait shop in Washburn (1/27/10):
Anglers are starting to push out to the margins of good ice. BE CAREFUL. Out towards Long Island, past Houghton Point is very close to the open water in the South Chennel, which goes all the way up to Bayfield. I cannot reccommend going out this far, but there are a few people on it. Inside the bay, inside a line from Houghton Point to Long Island there is anywhere from 8 inches of ice, to up over a foot back towards town. There are some thinner spots, and some pressure cracks are moving around, so be careful out there. Ice safety is your first priority. Bayview beach and north is frozen, but not quite locked in tight. Folks have been walking off Bodins, the Sioux, and Onion river areas, up towards Bayfield is open water. The Ferry is scheduled to stop running later this week. There have been a few going out off Buffalo Bay nearshore for Splake , Browns, and Whitefish, and some mid-depth Laker and Whitefish action. much thinner ice up here, 5-8 inched with horrendous pressure cracks. 4 wheelers have been getting into trouble crossing them, be prepared, and don't push your luck. Guys have gotten wet, and stuck machines for hours. We don't want anything worse happening. We will have to wait and see what the cold front this week does. Hopefully it will get some new ice into the islands, we will just have to wait and see.
Check out MODIS for the latest ice coverage on the big lake.
From the Outdoor Allure bait shop in Washburn (1/27/10):
Anglers are starting to push out to the margins of good ice. BE CAREFUL. Out towards Long Island, past Houghton Point is very close to the open water in the South Chennel, which goes all the way up to Bayfield. I cannot reccommend going out this far, but there are a few people on it. Inside the bay, inside a line from Houghton Point to Long Island there is anywhere from 8 inches of ice, to up over a foot back towards town. There are some thinner spots, and some pressure cracks are moving around, so be careful out there. Ice safety is your first priority. Bayview beach and north is frozen, but not quite locked in tight. Folks have been walking off Bodins, the Sioux, and Onion river areas, up towards Bayfield is open water. The Ferry is scheduled to stop running later this week. There have been a few going out off Buffalo Bay nearshore for Splake , Browns, and Whitefish, and some mid-depth Laker and Whitefish action. much thinner ice up here, 5-8 inched with horrendous pressure cracks. 4 wheelers have been getting into trouble crossing them, be prepared, and don't push your luck. Guys have gotten wet, and stuck machines for hours. We don't want anything worse happening. We will have to wait and see what the cold front this week does. Hopefully it will get some new ice into the islands, we will just have to wait and see.