Michigan Trail Runners

Monday, February 2, 2009

Hulbert, MI (UP) - Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009 Day 1

The majority of us drove up Thursday morning. We decided on a Thursday evening ride.Here we are trying to decide on the best route to Strongs, MI.

Evans ready to ride!

Nina ready for her first ride:

Here's where we ate (the best fried Mac and Cheese)

Deer we saw in the woods on the way to Strongs, MI:

Hulbert, MI (UP) - Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009 Day 2

Today's pics are courtesy of the Jana Helmut Cam. We went out for a brief 2 hour trip.

The lodge:

The boys pulling Nina's machine out of the ditch.

Dan & Jen looking out at Lake Superior:

Sean and Brandon :

Evans and Jessica:

And here is Sean and I at Taquamenon Falls State Park and Brewery & Pub.

I still say the walk in all our snowmobile clothes was NOT worth it....but we got a good pic.. :)

ETA:

This picture was taken before climbing down 8 million stairs. I believe this was a better view...

Lastly, we met up at the this Tavern in Trout Lake. The boys want to go back for the upcoming festivities:

Our brief 2 hour trip turned into a 12 hour trip once we made it from Hulbert to Paradise to the Falls to Newberry to Trout Lake and then back to Hulbert... Yikes Tomorrow we are taking just a 1 hour trip!!!

Hulbert, MI (UP) - Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009 Day 3 and home

Pancakes for breakfast!! Evans:

Sean playing around off the trail:

Rockbottom Tavern in Moran, MI

Another bar in Trout Lake, we had to stop to dethaw our helmets....

And ourselves:

And here's the Mackinaw Bridge on the way home....High Wind Advisory!!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Snowmobiling - 17-19 January - Paw Paw/Lawton Trails

We had sooooo much snow this weekend. Since the snow blower did NOT work Friday night, we had to dig ourselves and our vehicles into the parking area and into the cottage. there was a few feet of snow. Yikes!!!

Saturday am, Sean and I rode to Lawton for Breakfast. The trails were fairly empty at 9am, but rough!!!!! We added gas in Lawton...approx. 10 gallons total. Trails were poorly marked and there were a lot of blind turns. Saw a groomer on the way home.

Saturday afternoon, Mike and Sean rode south toward Cassopolis ( these trails are not marked on the Fishweb website). According to our NEW trail maps there isn't a whole along these trails. Trail conditions have not improved.

Snow Blower started working again! Whoo Hoooo

Saturday PM, Sean and I rode to Decatur. These trails had more straight aways. Decatur is much closer than Lawton. Not a bad ride. Got Gas in Decatur... approx 8 gallons.

Sunday PM, Sean and I rode to Lawton again. Trails are the worst I've seen out here(Not quite on par with Grayling trails last year but close). We saw a couple with a kid who had to have some one go get their trailer to pick them up. The trails were really busy!!!

Monday AM, Sean and I rode to Decatur for breakfast. Nice ride, trails must have gotten groomed.

Overall, we had a great weekend for snowmobiling. We put over 100 miles this past weekend. Both sleds are over their 10 hours break in and are already getting checked out.

Looks like we might be riding with Larry this upcoming weekend. And we are preparing for the big weekend at the end of the month!!!! It's getting closer!

Lessons learned:
Speed is crucial when encountering whoopdees.
Maintain speed in fresh powder or start carrying a shovel.
Need to figure out a better way to connect camera to helmet. ( no pictures:( )
Not so angry with Scott over last years snowmobiling trip. :)
Still not ready to go up ditch where Dan dumped me last year.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Diet MTR

I would like to introduce the New Diet MTR cola. “Why Diet?” Well that is because if you are apart of the MTR team then you are already an adrenaline fueled junky and the sugar would just cancel out the process because of the sometimes crash in energy at the end of the day. So a healthy active portion of Mud, Snow and Sand to refresh you in any season, temperature or altitude is what sets this high octane drink apart of the others.

So get your six pack of Diet MTR today!

**Warning**

Pregnant women, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exposure to Diet MTR cola.

**Caution**

Diet MTR cola may suddenly burst and or explode. Diet MTR cola contains a healthy active portion of Mud, Snow and Sand, which if exposed due to rupture should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at. Do not use Diet MTR as a chaser.

Discontinue consumption of Diet MTR if any of the following occurs

* Itching * Vertigo * Dizziness * Tingling in extremities * Loss of balance or coordination * Slurred speech * Temporary blindness * Profuse Sweating * An erection lasting more then six hours * Heart palpitations.

!!!If Diet MTR begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head!!!

Diet MTR is made by the same company that produces Happy Fun Ball.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Snowmobiling - Grayling to Roscommon to Frederic

We put over 100 miles in this past Saturday, 10JAN09.

The trails were perfect!! I'm not sure what Larry is doing in the corner of this picture.

The new sleds rocked!!! Who's this hot mama???? Don't I coordinate nicely?? Better than my ATVing clothes!!

We stopped at Big Boys for lunch, some Canadian place for dinner and a drink at Swamp Thing II. They have an Eagle Lodge there, but we didn't get a chance to stop. Maybe next time.

We stayed at the Quality Inn. Which is right off the trail and the place was nice enough to put us in the back toward the Trailer parking. Very clean and the price was reasonable, without any discounts...