slightlyhuman Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 thinking about going out on Rosseau tomorrow from windermere house. anyone heard of what the ice is like up that way? friend told me a few days ago like 3 inches but with this cold we've been getting i feel it could be alright. not too sure tho. any info would be great.
BillM Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 If they got as much snow as my parents did out in Coldwater, you'll have a tough time.
slightlyhuman Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Posted January 2, 2014 thanks Bill, yea from what I've heard without snow shoes I'm going to have a bad time walking out haha. here's to hoping a sled blazed a trial for me (i've heard of sledders out on lake joe already)
discophish Posted January 4, 2014 Report Posted January 4, 2014 We drove up north on the eve through whiteout snow squalls. It snowed about 10 inches, if not more during the 24hr period on the 31st/1st, in addition to the 2.5 feet of snow already on the ground. There was so much slush and snow on the lakes that walking was borderline impossible. After each minute that passed, we had to dump the gear out of the sleds, turn them over, and chip at the slush and ice. It was -25 so the bottom froze instantly even after a few seconds of plowing through. It won't be like this everywhere in that area, but this was our experience. We weren't at the place you mentioned. It has been a few days since the opener, so I would assume that the foot paths are nicely groomed by now, depending on where you go of course. Our holes were 7" of clear ice. Good luck!
jbailey Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 If they got as much snow as my parents did out in Coldwater, you'll have a tough time. my family lives just outside of coldwater! we held a cancer benefit at rivers this summer
BillM Posted January 5, 2014 Report Posted January 5, 2014 my family lives just outside of coldwater! we held a cancer benefit at rivers this summer If you see a GMC 2500HD pulling a white Lund, wave
Broker Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 Walked out onto the lake on the 3rd, was a good 6 inches in the spot I was on.
BillM Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 How was the slush/snow situation? Did they get blasted like we did down here? I'd love to get up for some laker action before Joe opens.
Broker Posted January 7, 2014 Report Posted January 7, 2014 There was maybe 2-4 inches on snow on the ice id say, and only saw one slushy spot, the rest was hard ice.
Dan668 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Just bumping, how's the conditions? Deciding between simcoe or here, possibly haliburton. Ahhh to many lakes!
Pikeslayer Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Was up on a smaller lake 30 minutes SW of Rosseau last weekend. 2-3 ft of heavy snow, 6 in of slush & 30 in of ice. Hard walk & tough pull even with snowshoes. ATV not an option.
jbailey Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Was up on a smaller lake 30 minutes SW of Rosseau last weekend. 2-3 ft of heavy snow, 6 in of slush & 30 in of ice. Hard walk & tough pull even with snowshoes. ATV not an option. 30" eh?
BillM Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 30" eh? If your auger sucks, the ice gets thicker and thicker with every turn
Pikeslayer Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) If your auger sucks, the ice gets thicker and thicker with every turn My auger works just fine Edited February 8, 2014 by pikeslayer
BillM Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 I need an auger I can use out on the ice roads to! LOL!!!!
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