Question for BoxMN

[kdawg]

Hey Box, I see you are in the white bear area. Was just wondering if you could give me a little insight as far as riding in our area. I'm hopin' to have a sled beneath me by next weekend at the latest but probably sooner. I see the trail runs along 61, up to forest lake and east/west from that general area. Any areas that you like to frequent, or do you do most of your sledding up north? thanks.

[BoxMN]

Hey kdawg,

I am actually new sledder, so haven't really ridden in the area, sleds are up north. But I did just get an old 88 indy 400 running tonight (actually got it STOPPING by fixing the brake, ha!, so now it can get some miles on it.).

I see a lot of guys stopping for gas at Bald Eagle Bait station on 61, and they seem to head north, of course, on the trail. I might bring the sleds home one of these weekends.

It looks like you are having fun with the 600! I bet she goes, hehe, as my 500 sure does. Got my wife out this weekend up in Fifty Lakes/Emily/Crosslake area and she had fun on the yamaha, and I got to stretch the legs of the xc, good time! Have fun with the sled, and I will ping you if I get the sleds home, to get trail report or maybe meet up for a ride.

[kdawg]

I kind of figured that you probably did more of your sledding up north. I did get out on Sunday, which was the first time on the new sled and yes, WOW, does she ever go! I didn't ride half as hard as I did 12 years ago, but managed to put 75 miles on in a half day ride. Had to do a reeeeaaal long soak in the tub after that one and I still feel it today. I have kinda gotten a bit of the lay of the land as well, there are some pretty decent trails out there. And, yes, give me a hollar anytime for trail info (In a very short time I should have done a LOT of exploring) or if you want to hit the trails.