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MN snow conditions thread 08/09
- Everyone post up snow totals for MN.
started by Methuselah
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December 7th 2008 at 9:51 PM
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50stang
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Location: Hawley, MN, USA
Current Sled: '07 F8, '08 F5 (wifes)
2008-2009 Miles: 1800
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I put on about 36 miles this weekend around Hawley, MN and Detroit Lakes, MN. I rode with a friend out on Big Floyd and Little Floyd lake and did a bit of ditch riding.
We only have 3-4 inches but a lot has drifted into the ditches.
Here's a few pics:
My friend on Big Floyd Lake
My F8 just North of Hawley.
We're supposed to get some more snow this week... let's keep our fingers crossed.
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December 7th 2008 at 10:20 PM
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theword
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Member Since: December 8th 2007
Location: Spring Lake Park, MN, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris Ultra SKS
2008-2009 Miles: 425
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I am hoping for what Dave Dahl from kstp Minneapolis said that this will be a colder than average winter with a high amount of snow. He was saying for the Twin Cities that we are looking at 70-80 inches of snow and the Duluth area should see over 100 inches of snow. This was posted back in early october. Well he has the cold right and now for the snow. It is a good thing that we have had the cold first so that any snow that we get will stay on the ground and wont leave us. I am hopping for this week Minnesota should see about a foot of snow. I know that will not happen but I am doing the snow dance to make things happen. I was telling my woman that I have to wash my truck so that we get snow. She laughed at me and look at what happens. We got about 2-3 inches in the last day! So go was those cars and trucks so that we get more snow!
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December 7th 2008 at 10:24 PM
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westman995
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Location: St. James, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 98 rmk 600 - zx mod
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Man the temps have been cold as hell already! Atleast these last couple days here.. Temps like 10 and lower, with "real feel" in the negatives. Its a bit cold for me. Once its taht cold it just sucks cuz i have a full face helmet and fogs up so fast its not even funny, pisses me off really. I need to look into a new open face helmet.
Kinda doubtful for a foot of snow by the end of the week, but we very well may see a few more inches and it will start piling up. I think MN is gona get a pretty decent winter, and its arleady started.
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December 8th 2008 at 3:42 PM
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westman995
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Were supposed to get like a storm here i guess? Thats what people been saying. I heard 5-8 inches.
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December 8th 2008 at 8:22 PM
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Methuselah
Lover of The Old SF
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Location: Alexandria, MN, USA
Current Sled: 07 MXZ 600H.O. ADRENALIN
2008-2009 Miles: 484
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We picked up maybe another 2 inches today and it looks like it's about over for the night. We're getting closer, but still have a long way to go in the Alexandria area. Thats probably good because my sled is in a million pieces! 
My sleds, last to first.
07 MXZ 600 H.O. ADRENALINE
02 MXZ 500 ADRENALINE
02 ZR 500 LE
97 Formula S 380f
79 Blizzard 7500
79 Citation 250
89 Kittykat 120
Lowering approaches self esteem since 1997.
Adrenaline, it's like nitros for the body.
I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Alexandria Mn.
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December 8th 2008 at 8:26 PM
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ClassicCat76
Vintage Sledhead
ClassicCat76 Sled day!
Updated Yesterday at 2:35 PM
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Member Since: June 2nd 2008
Location: Jordan, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: '76 Arctic Cat Pantera
2008-2009 Miles: 450
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Tiny flakes coming down 2" maybe so far but a supposed 4-8" is supposed to fall.
'76 Pantera 5000 F/C Conversion
MODS to come! Newer sled first!
Dad's Sled: '94 580 EXT dropped two teeth
Old doesn't necessarily mean slow!!
Do what you can with what you got.
Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime.
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December 8th 2008 at 11:34 PM
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westman995
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Current Sled: 98 rmk 600 - zx mod
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Been snowing since prolly atleast 4pm monday, and still snowing and right now its 1135pm.. Snow is definitly bulding up. But the snow coming down hasnt been real heavy, fairly light but not too light. Hoping we get school cancelled tomorrow, doubt it tho.
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December 8th 2008 at 11:36 PM
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SnowMan110
Strange
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Member Since: December 12th 2003
Location: Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 2000 Arctic-Cat ZR500
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Snow is beautifully falling in Lakeville..
Epic.
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December 9th 2008 at 2:08 AM
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SWsidewinder
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18 Posts
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Location: SW MN
Current Sled: 81 sidewinder
2008-2009 Miles: 2
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Its been snowing on & off here in SW MN all day. I'm guessing we have about 4" total around the Redwood Falls area. (we had about 2" from last week, and about 2" today) Enough so I went out for a short cruise this evening. Very fluffy!!! I may be off a tad in my measurements, but what we do have is really blowing into the ditches, so they are pretty full!!
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81 scorpion sidewinder (current rideable sled)
2nd 81 scorpion sidewinder (resto in progress)
81 trailcat (resto in progress)
I love 1981 sleds!!!!!!!!!!!!
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December 9th 2008 at 9:15 AM
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1996polarisxcr440sp
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Location: SE, Minnseota
Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XCR 440 SP
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We have at least 10 inches of snow here near Rochester. We got 7 inches from last night and early this morning.
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December 9th 2008 at 9:30 AM
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snowgirl1217
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Location: Burnsville, mn, USA
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Quote originally posted by 1996polarisxcr440sp
We have at least 10 inches of snow here near Rochester. We got 7 inches from last night and early this morning.
Have you had a chance to get out riding yet? Possibly Looking for a place to ride this weekend.
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December 9th 2008 at 7:10 PM
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Methuselah
Lover of The Old SF
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1417 Posts
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Member Since: December 13th 2005
Location: Alexandria, MN, USA
Current Sled: 07 MXZ 600H.O. ADRENALIN
2008-2009 Miles: 484
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When I was in town today there were a few different sets of sled tracks. It reminds me of when I was young and dumb, which I still would be if my sled was running!
My sleds, last to first.
07 MXZ 600 H.O. ADRENALINE
02 MXZ 500 ADRENALINE
02 ZR 500 LE
97 Formula S 380f
79 Blizzard 7500
79 Citation 250
89 Kittykat 120
Lowering approaches self esteem since 1997.
Adrenaline, it's like nitros for the body.
I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Alexandria Mn.
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December 9th 2008 at 10:10 PM
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Goater
Diesel Driven Redneck
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324 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 12th 2006
Location: New Richland, MN
Current Sled: 2005 M7 153"
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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I went and banged up some ditches after school we got missed by the snow but what fell all blew into the ditches pretty darn good
2005 Arctic Cat M7 153"
1997 Polaris Indy Trail ---FOR SALE--- PM Me for more info
1994 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD
-Little fuel little air... lets just say it hauls ass :D
-321000 miles and still smokin ;)
After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.
The moral:
When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
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December 9th 2008 at 10:49 PM
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Rubi
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Quote originally posted by Methuselah
When I was in town today there were a few different sets of sled tracks. It reminds me of when I was young and dumb, which I still would be if my sled was running!
Who are you calling young and dumb? I'm twice your age, and I made some tracks. We went out on Lake Agnes, but my buddy was tearing around on the grass at City Park, so I didn't want to stick around too long. My sled was running crappy anyway. I was worried about getting home. There was stuff running through the fuel lines that first looked like suntan lotion, and then it looked like gas with a large quantity of water drops mixed in. I had a gnarly lean bog, so I called it a day.
1990 Indy 400 (Slightly modded with welded tunnel cracks and various used Indy parts from models throughout the 90's)
2006 Stihl Chainsaw
1980's Vintage Lawnboy Lawnmower
2005 Husqvarna Weed Whacker (It sucks to rewind the string, but that 31cc motor sure is torquey!)
2000 Polaris XCSP Edge 600 (1.5" Track, 22x40 gearing, Aaen exhaust, Student Driver pivot riser package)
2008 RMK 600 144"
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December 9th 2008 at 10:53 PM
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westman995
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Member Since: February 22nd 2008
Location: St. James, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 98 rmk 600 - zx mod
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Quote originally posted by 50stang
I put on about 36 miles this weekend around Hawley, MN and Detroit Lakes, MN. I rode with a friend out on Big Floyd and Little Floyd lake and did a bit of ditch riding.
We only have 3-4 inches but a lot has drifted into the ditches.
Here's a few pics:
My friend on Big Floyd Lake
My F8 just North of Hawley.
We're supposed to get some more snow this week... let's keep our fingers crossed.
Thats alomst what it looked like here today when i went riding. More in good spots. Lots of nice drifts in the ditches for sure.
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December 10th 2008 at 1:08 AM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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Location: Andover, MN
2008-2009 Miles: 875
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I just got back from Waseca... 6 ft drifts lined the entire ditch that runs from the medford outlet mall to the snake trail (about 8 miles). Some of the biggest i've ever seen. All around good riding too 
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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December 10th 2008 at 8:33 AM
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Methuselah
Lover of The Old SF
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1417 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 13th 2005
Location: Alexandria, MN, USA
Current Sled: 07 MXZ 600H.O. ADRENALIN
2008-2009 Miles: 484
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Quote originally posted by Rubi
Quote originally posted by Methuselah
When I was in town today there were a few different sets of sled tracks. It reminds me of when I was young and dumb, which I still would be if my sled was running!
Who are you calling young and dumb? I'm twice your age, and I made some tracks. We went out on Lake Agnes, but my buddy was tearing around on the grass at City Park, so I didn't want to stick around too long. My sled was running crappy anyway. I was worried about getting home. There was stuff running through the fuel lines that first looked like suntan lotion, and then it looked like gas with a large quantity of water drops mixed in. I had a gnarly lean bog, so I called it a day.
Yes, I suppose I was calling you dumb! Riding the lake is fine, but ditches with 3 inches? Not so good. Like I said, if my sled were assembled, I too would be young and dumb right now! It won't take much more to make it atleast "rideable" here.
Heres a picture of the snow around Alexandria right now.
My sleds, last to first.
07 MXZ 600 H.O. ADRENALINE
02 MXZ 500 ADRENALINE
02 ZR 500 LE
97 Formula S 380f
79 Blizzard 7500
79 Citation 250
89 Kittykat 120
Lowering approaches self esteem since 1997.
Adrenaline, it's like nitros for the body.
I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Alexandria Mn.
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December 10th 2008 at 9:41 AM
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4 inches here and 3 to come today dec 10
Iron Range area
Adam/ 218RiderZ Street freestyle
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December 10th 2008 at 10:17 AM
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440_Rocket
Hit the LOUD button! BRAAAAPPPP
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Location: Minnesota
Current Sled: 02 XC 800 MOD
2008-2009 Miles: 200 broken
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about 4 inches in Pequot Lakes... sound like 1-3 more today, the 11th. we will see damn weather man seems to be a liar so far again this year... but snow is snow, and that is what we have all been dreaming about ! who has the best forecasts for snow? i know it is all a guess but some are better than others.
02 XC 800, ported, piped, polished intakes, SLP big mouth, 70 gram EPI weights and sliver spring. race skis, big wheel kit and Tracks usa 136" kit 1.25" redline track. 23-41 gears, 132 studs, and it will about pull my arms off!!
My WIFE has big JUGS, And so does my SLED!
XC 800 mod YEEEE HAAAA
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December 10th 2008 at 4:09 PM
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Polarisfreeeek
thinks the IQr is the best sled ever made!!!
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Location: Osakis, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 01 Pro-X 440, 92 Indy 440
2008-2009 Miles: 270
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Quote originally posted by Methuselah
Quote originally posted by Rubi
Quote originally posted by Methuselah
When I was in town today there were a few different sets of sled tracks. It reminds me of when I was young and dumb, which I still would be if my sled was running!
Who are you calling young and dumb? I'm twice your age, and I made some tracks. We went out on Lake Agnes, but my buddy was tearing around on the grass at City Park, so I didn't want to stick around too long. My sled was running crappy anyway. I was worried about getting home. There was stuff running through the fuel lines that first looked like suntan lotion, and then it looked like gas with a large quantity of water drops mixed in. I had a gnarly lean bog, so I called it a day.
Yes, I suppose I was calling you dumb! Riding the lake is fine, but ditches with 3 inches? Not so good. Like I said, if my sled were assembled, I too would be young and dumb right now! It won't take much more to make it atleast "rideable" here.
Heres a picture of the snow around Alexandria right now.
About 3-4" left needed to go riding. Is that what u think too or do you disagree? There is only 3" in my yard and at school and in town.
POLARIS-DOMINATION!!!
Go Big or Go Home!
Wide f#!kin' open!
When in doubt, floor it!
01 Pro-X 440
92 Indy 440
92 XCR 440
Brother-95 ZRT 800 136" slightly modded
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December 10th 2008 at 4:32 PM
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MNSLEDNECK56308
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MNSLEDNECK56308 done working on trailer for the night!
Updated Thursday at 10:44 PM
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Location: ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA
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Quote originally posted by Polarisfreeeek
Quote originally posted by Methuselah
Quote originally posted by Rubi
Quote originally posted by Methuselah
When I was in town today there were a few different sets of sled tracks. It reminds me of when I was young and dumb, which I still would be if my sled was running!
Who are you calling young and dumb? I'm twice your age, and I made some tracks. We went out on Lake Agnes, but my buddy was tearing around on the grass at City Park, so I didn't want to stick around too long. My sled was running crappy anyway. I was worried about getting home. There was stuff running through the fuel lines that first looked like suntan lotion, and then it looked like gas with a large quantity of water drops mixed in. I had a gnarly lean bog, so I called it a day.
Yes, I suppose I was calling you dumb! Riding the lake is fine, but ditches with 3 inches? Not so good. Like I said, if my sled were assembled, I too would be young and dumb right now! It won't take much more to make it atleast "rideable" here.
Heres a picture of the snow around Alexandria right now.
About 3-4" left needed to go riding. Is that what u think too or do you disagree? There is only 3" in my yard and at school and in town.
6" in the alex area would be better! 3" would still be pretty thin in most ditches in the area!
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December 10th 2008 at 4:43 PM
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Polarisfreeeek
thinks the IQr is the best sled ever made!!!
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882 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 4th 2008
Location: Osakis, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 01 Pro-X 440, 92 Indy 440
2008-2009 Miles: 270
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Quote originally posted by MNSLEDNECK56308
Quote originally posted by Polarisfreeeek
Quote originally posted by Methuselah
Quote originally posted by Rubi
Quote originally posted by Methuselah
When I was in town today there were a few different sets of sled tracks. It reminds me of when I was young and dumb, which I still would be if my sled was running!
Who are you calling young and dumb? I'm twice your age, and I made some tracks. We went out on Lake Agnes, but my buddy was tearing around on the grass at City Park, so I didn't want to stick around too long. My sled was running crappy anyway. I was worried about getting home. There was stuff running through the fuel lines that first looked like suntan lotion, and then it looked like gas with a large quantity of water drops mixed in. I had a gnarly lean bog, so I called it a day.
Yes, I suppose I was calling you dumb! Riding the lake is fine, but ditches with 3 inches? Not so good. Like I said, if my sled were assembled, I too would be young and dumb right now! It won't take much more to make it atleast "rideable" here.
Heres a picture of the snow around Alexandria right now.
About 3-4" left needed to go riding. Is that what u think too or do you disagree? There is only 3" in my yard and at school and in town.
6" in the alex area would be better! 3" would still be pretty thin in most ditches in the area!
I know, that's what I meant, I was saying we need 3-4" more before we can go, cause there's only 3" right now.
POLARIS-DOMINATION!!!
Go Big or Go Home!
Wide f#!kin' open!
When in doubt, floor it!
01 Pro-X 440
92 Indy 440
92 XCR 440
Brother-95 ZRT 800 136" slightly modded
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December 10th 2008 at 5:35 PM
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Methuselah
Lover of The Old SF
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1417 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 13th 2005
Location: Alexandria, MN, USA
Current Sled: 07 MXZ 600H.O. ADRENALIN
2008-2009 Miles: 484
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I don't think I'd go out around here without another 5" on top of what we have. I've wrecked enough stuff these last few years because my stupid early and late season itch got the best of me. My source from Bemidji said there was 4" on the ground as of today. John Dee and NOAA are saying a major winter storm may impact central and northern MN this weekend and early next week. Looks like 4-8"+. If it all pans out I'll be heading north to my cabin by Itasca on Wed to get some riding in. Another 4" is all it'll take for the logging roads!
Heres a little teaser from last year. To think it might look like that next week!
My sleds, last to first.
07 MXZ 600 H.O. ADRENALINE
02 MXZ 500 ADRENALINE
02 ZR 500 LE
97 Formula S 380f
79 Blizzard 7500
79 Citation 250
89 Kittykat 120
Lowering approaches self esteem since 1997.
Adrenaline, it's like nitros for the body.
I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!
Alexandria Mn.
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December 10th 2008 at 5:39 PM
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Polarisfreeeek
thinks the IQr is the best sled ever made!!!
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882 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 4th 2008
Location: Osakis, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 01 Pro-X 440, 92 Indy 440
2008-2009 Miles: 270
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^^^Hopefully we get that much this weekend!!!! That would be totally SWEET!!! I'm so pumped I could just jump up and down screaming my head off!
POLARIS-DOMINATION!!!
Go Big or Go Home!
Wide f#!kin' open!
When in doubt, floor it!
01 Pro-X 440
92 Indy 440
92 XCR 440
Brother-95 ZRT 800 136" slightly modded
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December 10th 2008 at 5:51 PM
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Goater
Diesel Driven Redneck
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324 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 12th 2006
Location: New Richland, MN
Current Sled: 2005 M7 153"
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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The east and west ditches are pretty decent. Pounded out 20 miles yesterday. I figured it would have gotten hard right away but it was still decently soft and nice. I like the sounds of storm activity next week then we might actually have a groomer out for the first time in 2 years haha
2005 Arctic Cat M7 153"
1997 Polaris Indy Trail ---FOR SALE--- PM Me for more info
1994 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD
-Little fuel little air... lets just say it hauls ass :D
-321000 miles and still smokin ;)
After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.
The moral:
When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.
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