Those living in the frozen North have much to look forward to these days: Trout, northern lights, and a newly-announced dog sled race. And more. Read on…
Earlier this month, Beargrease was cancelled due to a lack of snow along the North Shore. But that doesn’t mean the Gunflint Trail doesn’t have enough of it — they do! Enough, in fact, that this year they’ll be reviving the Mail Run Dog Sled Race. This was historically the one that inspired the Beargrease. Sponsored by the Trail Center Lodge and Devil Track Lodge, the course will run between the two locations on January 30 and 31st. If we get more details, we’ll throw ‘em in a separate post.
Temperatures have finally been taking a dive — down into the minus 20′s — which means more ice on the lakes. Which, in turn, means great trout fishing. We’re seeing happy reports out there, like this fine mess caught by staffer Andrew of Tuscarora Lodge & Outfitters. Nice!
Increased solar activity had people eyeing the skies this weekend for the aurora borealis. Mike and Lin of Rockwood Lodge were among them (or at least for a little while, until the cold drove them back inside). We haven’t seen any pics yet… did anyone see some pretty lights? Send us a link!
And finally, Spirit of the Wilderness is holding a tongue-in-cheek “Camping and Canoeing Tips” contest. They’ve started it off with a few of their own. Here’s our favorite:
2. Get even with the bear that raided your food bag by kicking his favorite stump apart and eating all the ants.
Drop them a line with your valuable pointers and maybe you’ll win a hat.
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