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1st planned trip...
- Myself and FROSTBITE are planning a trip up to Michigan's U.P. right after Newyears day...
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October 26th 2009 at 8:21 PM
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TRICKPaint
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We plan on staying around St. Ignace or Grand Marias. I'm pulling for Grand Marias! Really like that little town and the location. Planning on being there for at least 4 days of riding.
We ar going to try and drag jfcohio along with us also. He may have to rent a sled which they right there. 
Anyhow I thought I would throw this out there if anyone else would like to meet up with us and also incase there is someone who wants to follow us up. We may even have an open trailer space.
If there is some intrest, go ahead and bookmark this thread and we can keep each other informed.
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October 26th 2009 at 10:39 PM
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2SEWINGS
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Hey Trickpaint, only 3 hours more and you can make the Fanatics ride in Isabella this year. From Ohio that would only be a short distance to travel compared to what you are taking on already for this trip!
Minnesota ride for the Fanatics appears to be the last weekend in January! Would love to have you in our neck of the woods that weekend!
It's all about the ride to get there, the destination doesn't matter!
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October 26th 2009 at 10:57 PM
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powersledder
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2SE, not sure where you're getting the 3 hours from but just to go from Houghton to Duluth is about 4 hours, add another 5 from Houghton to the bridge, and another from duluth to Isabella.
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October 27th 2009 at 7:50 AM
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TRICKPaint
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Quote originally posted by 2SEWINGS
Hey Trickpaint, only 3 hours more and you can make the Fanatics ride in Isabella this year. From Ohio that would only be a short distance to travel compared to what you are taking on already for this trip!
Minnesota ride for the Fanatics appears to be the last weekend in January! Would love to have you in our neck of the woods that weekend!
I'll sure look into it!
I just did a map-quest. Looks like a 16 hour drive for me?!?
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October 27th 2009 at 8:44 AM
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Rock
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I think 2 swigs is thinking Grande Marias in MN.
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October 27th 2009 at 8:56 AM
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TRICKPaint
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Quote originally posted by Rock
I think 2 swigs is thinking Grande Marias in MN.
It's about a 10 - 11 hour drive for me to Grand Marias, MI., so he's not far off. I guess it would be another 4-5 hour drive from Gand Marias, MI. to Isabella.
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October 27th 2009 at 9:05 AM
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2SEWINGS
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Quote originally posted by Rock
I think 2 swigs is thinking Grande Marias in MN.
I've never heard of Grande Marias here in Mn but I have heard of Grand Marais  That is a little over an hour away from Knotted Pine.
As for the place in Michigan, my guess at the time was a shot from the hip. After Tricks post, looks like I wasn't that far of!
Quote originally posted by powersledder
2SE, not sure where you're getting the 3 hours from but just to go from Houghton to Duluth is about 4 hours, add another 5 from Houghton to the bridge, and another from duluth to Isabella.
I though Trick was talking in the UP of MI...
It's all about the ride to get there, the destination doesn't matter!
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October 27th 2009 at 9:08 AM
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Quote originally posted by 2SEWINGS
Hey Trickpaint, only 3 hours more and you can make the Fanatics ride in Isabella this year. From Ohio that would only be a short distance to travel compared to what you are taking on already for this trip!
Minnesota ride for the Fanatics appears to be the last weekend in January! Would love to have you in our neck of the woods that weekend!
Hey old timer, what happened to showing the young guys up in the UP this winter?
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I'm not a sno-x racer. I'm not a pro freestyle rider. Im not extreme.
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October 27th 2009 at 10:22 AM
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powersledder
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Quote originally posted by 2SEWINGS
Quote originally posted by Rock
I think 2 swigs is thinking Grande Marias in MN.
I've never heard of Grande Marias here in Mn but I have heard of Grand Marais That is a little over an hour away from Knotted Pine.
As for the place in Michigan, my guess at the time was a shot from the hip. After Tricks post, looks like I wasn't that far of!
Quote originally posted by powersledder
2SE, not sure where you're getting the 3 hours from but just to go from Houghton to Duluth is about 4 hours, add another 5 from Houghton to the bridge, and another from duluth to Isabella.
I though Trick was talking in the UP of MI...
St Iggy is in the UP but its right at the bridge. Which is 8-9 hours from duluth. So you're still a ways off.
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October 27th 2009 at 2:08 PM
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kingofkings
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Quote originally posted by 2SEWINGS
Quote originally posted by Rock
I think 2 swigs is thinking Grande Marias in MN.
but I have heard of Grand Marais That is a little over an hour away from Knotted Pine.
As for the place in Michigan, my guess at the time was a shot from the hip. After Tricks post, looks like I wasn't that far of!
Quote originally posted by powersledder
2SE, not sure where you're getting the 3 hours from but just to go from Houghton to Duluth is about 4 hours, add another 5 from Houghton to the bridge, and another from duluth to Isabella.
I though Trick was talking in the UP of MI...
Grand Marais MN is pretty much the last town on the north shore before entering Ontario.
-To ride or not to ride, what a stupid question!
-You should never judge a guy until you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you are a mile away and have his shoes
-Ice, snow, or grass, I'll still kick your ass.
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October 27th 2009 at 10:35 PM
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2SEWINGS
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Quote originally posted by ibreakstuff
Quote originally posted by 2SEWINGS
Hey Trickpaint, only 3 hours more and you can make the Fanatics ride in Isabella this year. From Ohio that would only be a short distance to travel compared to what you are taking on already for this trip!
Minnesota ride for the Fanatics appears to be the last weekend in January! Would love to have you in our neck of the woods that weekend!
Hey old timer, what happened to showing the young guys up in the UP this winter?
Old Timer, WTF? Carefull there IBS, I resemble that remark  Truthfully speaking, I have always wanted to make a trip to the UP with a sled but with all of my motorcycling stuff in the summer it's hard to budget that type of trip. If only the wife would give up her bike....NOT 
Our arrangement that we have at the Knotted Pine has been a godsend for the last 6 years. As it is, I drive 250 miles on a Friday night just to ride on a Saturday but I won't give it up anytime in the future!
It's all about the ride to get there, the destination doesn't matter!
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October 28th 2009 at 3:57 AM
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TRICKPaint
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Thinking about staying at the Dunes motel this year.
http://dunesmotel.grandmaraismichigan.com/
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October 28th 2009 at 7:24 AM
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powersledder
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Quote originally posted by kingofkings
Quote originally posted by 2SEWINGS
Quote originally posted by Rock
I think 2 swigs is thinking Grande Marias in MN.
but I have heard of Grand Marais That is a little over an hour away from Knotted Pine.
As for the place in Michigan, my guess at the time was a shot from the hip. After Tricks post, looks like I wasn't that far of!
Quote originally posted by powersledder
2SE, not sure where you're getting the 3 hours from but just to go from Houghton to Duluth is about 4 hours, add another 5 from Houghton to the bridge, and another from duluth to Isabella.
I though Trick was talking in the UP of MI...
Grand Marais MN is pretty much the last town on the north shore before entering Ontario.
hint hint, look at the spelling....
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October 28th 2009 at 8:02 AM
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TRICKPaint
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^^^hint hint, look at the spelling....
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Yup!, it should be Grand Marais not Grand Marias. I did it also.
At any rate, Grand Marais or St. Ignace is where we will stay.
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October 28th 2009 at 12:10 PM
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msh93xlt
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If I was to choose between the two, my vote would be Grand Marais for sure 
There's so much to do in just about any direction (I wouldn't go too far straight north though  ).
St. Ignace has alot to offer too though....
Sounds like your in for a great time whatever you do! Enjoy!
Mike
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October 28th 2009 at 12:51 PM
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powersledder
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From what I've seen in the past seasons, you might want to think about heading towards Munising too. Especially if a storm hits right before or while you're down there.
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October 28th 2009 at 1:00 PM
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TRICKPaint
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^^^Grand Marais it is then! Thanks guys
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November 4th 2009 at 1:44 PM
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di_99_2.7
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Quote originally posted by TRICKPaint
We plan on staying around St. Ignace or Grand Marias. I'm pulling for Grand Marias! Really like that little town and the location. Planning on being there for at least 4 days of riding.
We ar going to try and drag jfcohio along with us also. He may have to rent a sled which they right there.
Anyhow I thought I would throw this out there if anyone else would like to meet up with us and also incase there is someone who wants to follow us up. We may even have an open trailer space.
If there is some intrest, go ahead and bookmark this thread and we can keep each other informed.
im up for the trip,
i live in racine wi, i will have 2 open spaces on my trailer if any one needs a ride or if we can get together and all with a 4 door truck and my four place alum. trailer.... let me know
i only have a single cab truck....
96 POLARIS INDY 600 XCR SP
W/PLASTIC SKIS W/8" CARBIDES FROM AN 06 FUSION, BELLY BUSTER 54 WEIGHTS, 21 TOP GEAR, PRIMARY & SECONDARY BLACK SPRINGS
COMING SOON: 39 BOTTOM GEAR "NEED TO FIND THE RIGHT CHAIN FIRST"
OVER THE SUMMER "2010" ITS GETTING BORED .30 OVER, SLP PIPES, 144 LONG TRACK CONVERSION.......=)
96 POLARIS INDY TRAIL BORED .20 OVER, AAEN PIPE, PURPLE SPRING.
91 ARCTIC CAT PROWLER CONVERTED TO A 550 L/C WITH RED/WHITE PRIMARY SPRING
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