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DDA wrote in post #9364408
Yes

I could see it if there were mountains. I'll put up with a lot for mountains. But we have nothing but flat. We could roll up a few large snoballs and play snow pool, it's that flat.

Woolburr wrote in post #9364417
Too many radical elevation changes in NY for skis....at least on my property....snowshoes are the only practical mode....

I guess thats the advantage in living in a place where we look at a 25 foot rise and groan because were going to have to climb that hill.

But x-skis work in hills as well. Gotta do that herring bone thing going up, but it's a blast going down.

Herring bone in the woods is not an easy trick....works ok on nice trails though. That is the other plus to snowshoes...no need for a trail.

gjl711 wrote in post #9364429
I could see it if there were mountains. I'll put up with a lot for mountains. But we have nothing but flat. We could roll up a few large snoballs and play snow pool, it's that flat.

sounds fun!

gjl711 wrote in post #9364386
What are you shooting... Polar bears?

Woolburr wrote in post #9364417
Too many radical elevation changes in NY for skis....at least on my property....snowshoes are the only practical mode....

gjl711 wrote in post #9364440
But x-skis work in hills as well. Gotta do that herring bone thing going up, but it's a blast going down.

I have gone up lots of steep stuff with skis, you just have to put the skins on and you can climb fairly steep stuff then, just as steep as on shoes. Then strip them off for the trip down, WAY more fun then shoes.

When pulling pulks on winter trips, I usually take both skis and snowshoes, but the skis see 90% or more use, as they are much easier to travel distance on.

Morning.


Jamie you should get Eli a friend. I like to get the rescues that are about 6 to 10 months old. They usually have some of the basics like house training already done.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #9364497


I have gone up lots of steep stuff with skis, you just have to put the skins on and you can climb fairly steep stuff then, just as steep as on shoes. Then strip them off for the trip down, WAY more fun then shoes.

When pulling pulks on winter trips, I usually take both skis and snowshoes, but the skis see 90% or more use, as they are much easier to travel distance on.

My property in NY is a heavily wooded hardwood stand....lots of tops down as a result of timber harvests....I just can't envision anyone trying to get through there on skis. There aren't any logging roads....our timber contract prohibits them....last harvest most of the skidding was done by a pair of Belgians.

Woolburr wrote in post #9364383
One of my favorite parts of snowshoeing is getting out in the woods where it is absolutely quiet.

+100

gjl711 wrote in post #9364391
I love to do the same but prefer x-country skis. You can cover a lot more ground on skis than on shoes. It's tiring walking on those things.

Yes it is, and if your feet aren't built to walk perfectly level, it makes it mighty tricky. Doesn't help if you have severe lack of coordination to start with. But, its still fun to try.

Skrim17 wrote in post #9364422
We don't need much around here, most snot melts or is worn down pretty quickly.

No kidding, your snot melts? Sorry....that was tacky, but your post still made me chuckle.

Belmondo wrote in post #9362772
This is going to be a long night.

Oh gosh, what a pain. I hope that you ended up getting some sleep after all.

DDA wrote in post #9363603
Hi everyone!

A quick stop to see how you all started the year...

Here are a few shots of my snowshoe hike of last Sunday...

We walked up the road of one of Switzerland's beautiful passes (Furka), which is closed for traffic in winter...

Some of you have probably already seen the pictures on FB...

Deeds, these shots are gorgeous. What a beautiful area!

Jamie Holladay wrote in post #9364027
Ok so the Vet said that Eli needs a friend. I am pondering it but don't know if I should get a puppy or a dog a year or so old. She also said get a girl dog. If I do that I'll have to get one of the fixed ones though

Unless you have a lot of time at home right now, don't get a puppy. Get one that is a little older.

Skrim17 wrote in post #9364070
does he get to play with other dogs a lot? I would see who he likes to pay with most and go from there. do you have the time for a puppy?

^^ That.

And I don't understand why your vet would tell you not to have Eli neutered?

Skrim17 wrote in post #9364189
Maybe you should ask Cat about Luna?

Luna is fantastic. THIS link is better for her.

Jamie Holladay wrote in post #9364198
No Cats. NO NO NO NO.

Ouch.

Woolburr wrote in post #9364657
My property in NY is a heavily wooded hardwood stand....lots of tops down as a result of timber harvests....I just can't envision anyone trying to get through there on skis. There aren't any logging roads....our timber contract prohibits them....last harvest most of the skidding was done by a pair of Belgians.

For sure, skis are tougher if you have to constantly make sharper turns like you have there. Just like when we are at camp in the backcountry, skis are a real pain to move around in for doing stuff in camp, like cooking, chopping wood, and the such.

G'morning

DDA wrote in post #9363603
Hi everyone!

A quick stop to see how you all started the year...

Here are a few shots of my snowshoe hike of last Sunday...
We walked up the road of one of Switzerland's beautiful passes (Furka), which is closed for traffic in winter...
Some of you have probably already seen the pictures on FB...

HTTP response: 404 | Byte size: ZERO

lovely, Didier. I always like to see them larger, over here. Very nice.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #9364356
If you weren't so lady like, I would suggest a loud fart to get their attention.

oh my gosh, I DID snort hot coffee when I read this. That is just so wrong.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #9364711
Unless you have a lot of time at home right now, don't get a puppy. Get one that is a little older.

^^ That.

And I don't understand why your vet would tell you not to have Eli neutered?

I'm wondering if it's because of the hormones...bone strength etc?


JAMIE, I agree with Cat ^^ don't get a puppy unless you have tons of time. My last year literally was a complete frustration (most of the time) because of having two puppies & trying to train them both. oh man.

Once our dogs hit 8-10 months, they really stopped (for the most part) the puppy behavior but were still young enough to teach them things.

Permagrin wrote in post #9364738
lovely, Didier. I always like to see them larger, over here. Very nice.

Hi Lisa. You can always se them bigger on my website

short5 wrote in post #9361933
Go ahead Wool, have a drink. I rarely drink and people **** less about my driving when they are drunk, I don't mind driving the bus.

LOL!

cfpackerfan wrote in post #9362337
Ok, so we are at our adoption event today, and with everyone within hearing distance, Tevin says to me:

"Gosh Mom! What were you and dad doing last night in your bedroom? I couldn't even sleep you were being so loud. It was midnight!"




If you dare to watch... this is what we were doing at midnight last night.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=3fJmY8YDgso

L M A O!!!! hahahahahaha!

cfpackerfan wrote in post #9362510
Zane, I just told Amikah that you were making jokes about her, um.. thickness.
She responded by farting.

So there.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #9362578
Wade has that smirky grin on his face.
he's going to post something that is going to embarrass me.

ignore it.

Nevermind. He got his post in before I posted. And it wasn't bad.
he said that he was on youtube, so I thought he was going to post a video.

ROFLOL!

DDA wrote in post #9363603
Hi everyone!

A quick stop to see how you all started the year...

Here are a few shots of my snowshoe hike of last Sunday...

We walked up the road of one of Switzerland's beautiful passes (Furka), which is closed for traffic in winter...

Some of you have probably already seen the pictures on FB...

Hi Deeds! Beautiful way to stop in and say hi!

Jamie Holladay wrote in post #9364027
Ok so the Vet said that Eli needs a friend. I am pondering it but don't know if I should get a puppy or a dog a year or so old. She also said get a girl dog. If I do that I'll have to get one of the fixed ones though

Oh fun!

Skrim17 wrote in post #9364422
We don't need much around here, most snot melts or is worn down pretty quickly.

Ew. Just sayin'.

G'morn! Your antics last night had me lol'ing throughout my catch up! Thanks

FocalPrincess wrote in post #9364695
+100

Yes it is, and if your feet aren't built to walk perfectly level, it makes it mighty tricky. Doesn't help if you have severe lack of coordination to start with. But, its still fun to try. .

My wife suffers from a serious lack of coordination. The first time we came across a decent downhill with a turn at the end, I was concerned she would not be able to handle the turn and end up in a tree.