Moronacity Cycling Journal » Snowshoeing
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Di and Amanda against the blue ice of Lake Superior. My friend, Amanda, and I took a little snowshoe journey out to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse last Sunday. It was during that excursion that we acquired the photos for Monday’s photo essay and Tuesday’s lighthouse story. We began the day with a little ski excursion up at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, where new ski trails were created over the last summer. There is … Read entire article »
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Woo hoo!
I woke up, Saturday morning, ready to take on the world. My friends outfitted me with some borrowed cross country skis of the classic persuasion (no skating in Copper Harbor). I was quite nervous about our little ski journey because I had absolutely no experience with classic skis and the groomed trails of two tracks. I was afraid of getting hung up in the tracks and being unable to snowplow when fear … Read entire article »
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Snow Angels and Flying Dogs
My friend, Amanda, made some kind of a comment about how I’m fun and I always come up with these great ideas of things to do. What Amanda doesn’t realize is that she hears all of these great ideas because she is usually the person I am with while going through a massive hangover. What I am saying is that Amanda often hears a lot more nonsensical jibber jabber than good ideas, but … Read entire article »
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Frozen Beauty—A Photo Essay
I am in wonder and awe of Lake Superior. I haven’t always felt this way, but I have always known that it is a lake that demands great respect. It can be wild and fierce or smooth and calm; neither is rare. I chose the default location of Presque Isle in Marquette for our snowshoe journey, today. After yesterday’s disappointment, I knew that Presque Isle would offer stunning views, unique experiences, and even … Read entire article »
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In Search of Spectacular
A view of the sun setting from Sugarloaf in Marquette. Today, I went snowshoeing with Ken. Unfortunately for Ken, I am not an expert of Marquette hot spots. Unfortunately for me, Marquette’s hot spots aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. We snowshoed at Sugarloaf, today. I was under the impression that Sugarloaf was supposed to be this grand area with a grand view. Spectacular is what I was searching for. … Read entire article »
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A Trek Along the Cliffs
What: Snowshoe Adventure at the Cliffs When: This Sunday (Dec. 28th), 8:30am Where: Meet by Subway in Calumet. We’ll carpool up and drive to the north/east end of the Cliffs. Details: Bring your snowshoes, your dog (taller than the snow depth recommended), a snack/water and join your friends for a few hours of fun in the snow. Plan to be out for 3-5 hours or you can bail to get back … Read entire article »
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