The 2004 trip was marked by beautiful trail conditions, but a few
mishaps along the way. As our friend John Rhodes says, "What
is a weekend getaway without a catastrophe?" It all started
when the valve stem for the front tire froze open while we were
trying to fill it with air. After a few moments of thought and a
glass of hot water, the valve stem thawed and sealed itself. Hooray!
QuickTime™ Clip - Wife
and I on slow cruise
As has been the case lately, Jason's parents allowed us the use
of their lake home just outside of Minocqua located on Lake Shishebogema.
It is truly a wonderful home and is more than anyone could ask for
as a "launching pad" for a great snowmobile weekend. Thanks
to David and Sharon for granting us the use of their beautiful home!
However, once rental day arrived we ran into more problems. The
rental outfit we went through this time, Up North Rentals, just
south of Hazelhurst, is just plain horrible. They tried to rent
us sleds that had fouled spark plugs, missing carbides in the skis,
etc. They had more paperwork for us to fill out than if we were
buying a brand new car. Making matters worse their paperwork was
not organized. Truly a half-assed operation. However, the trails
were wonderful and the sleds turned out to be pretty nice once properly
outfitted with standard equipment.
QuickTime™ Clip - First
person view of the trails.
QuickTime™ Clip - Warming
up snowmobiles before leaving.
Would a trip to the Northwoods be complete without a visit to Popes?
QuickTime™ Clip - Fellow
trail riders passing by as we take a break .
Or how about the birthplace of the snowmobile?
QuickTime™ Clip - Wife
and I flying past camera.
We received up to 8 inches of snow during our last 30 hours of
riding, but as it turned out we were a day early leaving.
As we were driving home they were in the midst of receiving a total
of 14 inches. Such is our luck.
Enjoy the entire
2004 Photo Album.
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