Monthly Archive for March, 2010

March 10th, 2010 Update

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Dave Karpik
on March 10, 2010
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Riding is now limited though for us die-hards we have two choices. Run the lakes, rivers, etc. north of the Iron Range with limited trail times between them… Crane, Namakan, Kabetogama, etc.  Or the Vermilion waters skips… Or.

Head just north of Two Harbors, take the North-shore trail to the Tomahawk trail, to the Yukon trail and circle back to Two Harbors for an approximate 150 mile run. There are various smaller trails to explore off these trails as well. Fuel can be had at the Tressel Inn, the Knotted Pine, and in Finland area.

Then after you’re done riding head to the Iron Range for dining and entertainment. This Saturday we have PUCK Days downtown Eveleth during the day with an Antique, Vintage and Exotic snowmobile show on the main street. Headlining the show will be the BOSS CAT III (just confirmed yesterday) on of Arctic cat’s three speed machine of the early 70’s- truly a one-of-a-kind snowmobile.

PUCK DAYS March 13, 2010- Eveleth, MN

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Dave Karpik
on March 8, 2010
in Antique Snowmobiles, Events, Grooming Reports, Snowmobile Events, Snowmobling, Spring Snow, Trail Conditions and Uncategorized
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Many of us have not had our fill of winter or the extraordinary machines that helped create a great winter recreation or as one might look at it… a vacation all winter long.

PUCK Days, March 12-13, 2010 downtown Eveleth, MN. Come enjoy watching or participating in a parade of Antique, Vintage and Unique snowmobiles. Word has it one the legendary “BOSS Cats” from the 70’s will be here.  Shown here is the BOSS Cat II driven by Dale Cormican and Charlie Lofton… two Arctic cat’s heroes from the late 60’s and early 70’s.BOSS CAT II

Photos from the Iron Range trails

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Dave Karpik
on March 4, 2010
in Grooming Reports, Hot Spots, Snowmobling and Trail Conditions
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Here are some of the photos taken as part of the photoshoot of the trails here on the Iron Range.  There are a few of me and the Blade snowmobile….other photos include photos of the rest of the group. It was a beautiful day for a ride.

Much thanks to Justin Carasquillo for the photos, too!

Riding on the Trails near Giants Ridge
Taking a breakOn the Iron Range trailsBlade SnowmobileIron Range SnowmobilingEveleth Super 8 - loacted on the trail systemRelaxing after a day on Iron Range trails

March 1st Report

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Dave Karpik
on March 1, 2010
in Antique Snowmobiles, Grooming Reports, Snowmobile Events, Snowmobling, Spring Snow, Trail Conditions and Uncategorized
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Sad news is on the way fellow sledders… a heat wave of high 30’s low 40’s could eat away at the snow cover.

On Friday/Saturday the trails north of Virginia, just north by 1/2 mile were excellent all the way up to Lake Vermilion.  There was some spots of grass and dirt showing here and there but by and large it was excellent.

The ride started in Eveleth, up to the Virginia Spur, north on the Kinney Spur, then east on the Taconite, and then north on Wolf Track (this section was where the snow cover was limited in the heavily pined area (trees were holding the heat obviously) and then north on the Arrowhead.   Did a little lake riding after that.  For all the sledders that were out (MN USA Ride, United Way Ride, etc.) I saw very little actual traffic on the trails.

Not sure how long the trails will hold at this point but if you have a chance to break away from work- do so.   I am quite certain you can stay anywhere on the Range and ride or trailer to the nearest trail-head and you will be amply rewarded with great riding, great fun, great food, and great weather (maybe too great).

I plan to be out doing some video work this week so I’ll touch back in a couple days and let you know the condition.

Ride, ride, ride… before its too late.

regards,
David K.
BLADE Snowmobiles