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Maggie’s What's Your View II

Old guy exercise walk this afternoon to paint steel was “fresh”. We made it above zero by 1400. Wind chill was around -15 give or take. Finally broke out the insulated coveralls and jacket. Supposed to be -20 degrees actual temp tonight. My phone died at about the 1 mile mark. Anyway, I couldn’t help but notice “something” has been using my trail. Based on the fresh track size, probably a young/small female...
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I gave him to his great grandmother and lights out.

Different subject. Our shop bitch at work 17 year boy who has a lot to learn in life. Ran his mouth to me when I was under a tractor. He asked if he could use my tools. I told him no , he forgot to put one back earlier this week. So he says he should kick my old grumpy ass. I slide out from under the tractor stand up look him in the face and said move. He was between me and my box. I think he pissed himself. I get back to work. I told him he might have a chance to kick my ass if it was just messing around in the shop... I then said you need to remember never mess with the old man in the shops kids. I’d hate to have to brake every bone in his worthless body. I told him he needs to learn what is worth fighting over and to shut his mouth and learn. I wish I could have recorded it. He went from puffed up and cocky to nothing in a second. I still hold out hope this boy will learn to be a man .
 
Never tried a pair, but should. Our snow is typically wind driven, then gets set by the cold, think concrete. So, 98% of the time you stay on top. In @Nodakplowboy neck of the woods, it’ll set so hard that stock can walk over the top of fences.

Even still that concrete shit is slippery. The crampons on snows shoes will keep you from falling.

And.....

Less chance of ripping a muscle if you do post Hole and over exert trying to stop sinking.
 
Even still that concrete shit is slippery. The crampons on snows shoes will keep you from falling.

And.....

Less chance of ripping a muscle if you do post Hole and over exert trying to
My shoes, bearpaws, are 10x36. They are a compromise shoe, don't do anything perfectly but most things well. Kind of like 4895. Fully outdoor dressed weight is +/- 195. When traveling through soft snow, such as between tall corn stalks, floatation is not the best. However, the short length and lack of a tailpiece makes turning much easier. On the hard snow one can almost jog (I don't).
Many years ago I had the opportunity to try a pair of Alaskan style shoes, long and narrow. Fast on the flat, slow on the turn. Someday might get a set, just because.
Up here the snow does get like concrete, it’s just not consistent across all conditions. The north side of a treeline could be rock hard. Cross the trees to the south 200', might be 2" of crust over 3' of powder.
Snow got a lot harder after last night..
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Good day to size brass and read a good book.
 
My shoes, bearpaws, are 10x36. They are a compromise shoe, don't do anything perfectly but most things well. Kind of like 4895. Fully outdoor dressed weight is +/- 195. When traveling through soft snow, such as between tall corn stalks, floatation is not the best. However, the short length and lack of a tailpiece makes turning much easier. On the hard snow one can almost jog (I don't).
Many years ago I had the opportunity to try a pair of Alaskan style shoes, long and narrow. Fast on the flat, slow on the turn. Someday might get a set, just because.
Up here the snow does get like concrete, it’s just not consistent across all conditions. The north side of a treeline could be rock hard. Cross the trees to the south 200', might be 2" of crust over 3' of powder.
Snow got a lot harder after last night..
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Good day to size brass and read a good book.

I likely use shoes too small for the weight wearing them. I also forfeit float for maneuverability.

Most times I am wearing them it is usually forest. In the NE conditions will vary usually.

Still like the extra grip they afford.
 
I likely use shoes too small for the weight wearing them. I also forfeit float for maneuverability.

Most times I am wearing them it is usually forest. In the NE conditions will vary usually.

Still like the extra grip they afford.
My first set of shoes were 14" x 42 Michigan style. Worked great but the width was distracting, often times one shoe stepping on the other mid stride. For my weight and stride a bearpaw 10" wide and another 6-8 longer would be about right. Might have to do some shopping. Still recovering from bi-lateral hernia repair (one week in), won't be on shoes for a few weeks.

Yes, the grip is nice. All that rawhide mesh on hard snow makes a difference.
 
My first set of shoes were 14" x 42 Michigan style. Worked great but the width was distracting, often times one shoe stepping on the other mid stride. For my weight and stride a bearpaw 10" wide and another 6-8 longer would be about right. Might have to do some shopping. Still recovering from bi-lateral hernia repair (one week in), won't be on shoes for a few weeks.

Yes, the grip is nice. All that rawhide mesh on hard snow makes a difference.
Heal up. Spring will be here soon (in 2 months 😂).
 
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My first set of shoes were 14" x 42 Michigan style. Worked great but the width was distracting, often times one shoe stepping on the other mid stride. For my weight and stride a bearpaw 10" wide and another 6-8 longer would be about right. Might have to do some shopping. Still recovering from bi-lateral hernia repair (one week in), won't be on shoes for a few weeks.

Yes, the grip is nice. All that rawhide mesh on hard snow makes a difference.

I trend toward synthetic.

I loved my Atlas 25s and would consider going to a 30 but they don't make them in USA anymore.

If I ever buy new shoes probably go with MSR plastic decks made in USA.

I occasionally hit rock.....gut decks likely won't last but they are beautiful.
 
I trend toward synthetic.

I loved my Atlas 25s and would consider going to a 30 but they don't make them in USA anymore.

If I ever buy new shoes probably go with MSR plastic decks made in USA.

I occasionally hit rock.....gut decks likely won't last but they are beautiful.
I had a pair of these a long time ago. great shoes.
had the add on tails for if you needed to carry more weight. not perfect balance wise and nicer than having 2 pairs in the garage.

I switched to skis and prefer that. More maneuverable and faster for me.
 
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first time I had my son and snow at the same time when we didn’t have stuff going on. Or stupid cold out. From house to creek is 300 yards then cross the creek plus 100 yards to a good hill. I pulled him down to the creek and the 100 yards. To sled . After sledding he walked the 300 yards never complained. We had fun.
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