2008 UP Trip Day 3 -- On Day 3 we decided to ride north to Copper
Harbor. I was hesitant to head up there, because the trails can be in
really bad shape up there. But this was Steve's first trip to the UP and
you just have to see Brockway Mountain and Copper Harbor on your first trip.
To my pleasant surprise, there was a ton of snow north of Houghton (actually
more than there was south). We found some great power lines and logging
roads. We could have ridden logging roads all day, but after getting all 6
sleds stuck at one time, we were too exhausted.
The Day 3 award for "Most Improved Rider" goes, without question, to Steve.
Actually from where he started on Day 1/2, he really had nowhere to go, but
improve (just kidding Steve). He didn't wipe out once the entire day.
We ended up riding about 135 miles.
(click an image to enlarge)
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Steve gung-ho for a new day |
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As you can see, these power lines go on forever. |
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All of us stuck at once...fortunately noone had a heart attack digging out. |
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By the third day Steve's sled was starting to show a little wear-and-tear |
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Steve borrowed this sled for a minute. |
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We weren't sure if the trail went this way or not? |
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On top of Brockway Mountain |
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Dinner at the library to wrap up the trip |
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Chris enjoying some fine wine |
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