I wanted to go cross-country skiing tonight (park with 7.5k of lit trails near by), but I'm getting soft. The temperature is already down to -12F (-24C) and although I've skied when it's colder ... I just could not get psyched up. (update: -20F at 5 am the next morning)
Ever wonder what it looks like up here in the Northland when it gets real cold? (actually colder than -12F). I invite you to enjoy a visit to a blog I discovered from the "other side" of Lake Superior near WaWa, Ontario: Mortimer on Lake Superior at Michipicoten. Some of you may remember that the Northstar Nerd's home town is Duluth, which is on the western end of Lake Superior ... and the location of my new building lot. Anyhow ... link to Mortimer's blog and enjoy:
- Waves crashing ashore on Lake Superior (blog post with video)
- Redneck Tobagganing (blog post with video)
(and) - Beautiful Photos on Cold Winter Mornings: December | January
Here is a map and one sample photograph (click to view full sized).
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The Northstar Nerd notes in response to Pati: Heading up to Duluth tomorrow ... for a different kind of white water ... cross-country skiing. I'm crazy, but I have not reached that stage yet. My family always picnics at Stoney Point. Know the location well. Thanks for the link.
Posted by: The Northstar Nerd (Rich) | January 17, 2009 at 05:18 AM
Hi Rich,
Is this you?
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/01/16/travel/escapes/16superior.html
Posted by: Pati | January 16, 2009 at 09:38 PM