Showing posts with label Skidoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skidoo. Show all posts

March 02, 2009

Life is a Highway

Once again we "seized the day" and went exploring with friends on the snowmachines. In the last couple of trips to haul wood with the machine, I have made the discovery that my son is quite a good driver. This new found talent not only provides entertainment for him, but allows me to sit back, relax, take pictures and enjoy the ride. We headed down the lake towards the village of Nondalton and then ventured up through the snow covered tundra towards Tazimna Lakes. The lack of adequate snow cover on the tops of the higher hills prevented us from continuing all the way to the lakes, but we managed to find a natural half-pipe to have a little extra fun before returning home.
The following day, a friend and I drove across the lake to the homestead of the late Governor Jay Hammond. That same day I conducted an experiment to find out just how long you should leave your glove off to use a camera before there is no feeling left in your fingers.

My chauffeur


The chase


Leo and his mad driving skills


Break time


Top of the World (sort of)


Windy on Lake Clark

February 01, 2009

Magic Carpet Ride

Super Bowl Sunday me and a few of the guys took advantage of the clear skies and crisp air, to go for a snow machine ride up the "Falls Trail" to Lake Kontrashabuna. Of course the scenery was breathtaking, and so was the temperature at -22F when we left. Engine heat, goggles and facemask, and hot-grips, kept us nice and toasty. Of course the carhart coat and overalls were not bad idea either.

Us with our machines on Lake Kontrashabuna


Looking across the lake to Holy Mountain


Ned the Mighty


The Trail


Self Portrait


A view of Port Alsworth from the Falls Trail