Today in Anchorage

[gotsnowgotslush]

Ice Festival to look forward to, up North- (No wonder Nordic was giving demonstrations- they are a stone's throw away!)

 

[thør]

Still, some rivers aren't frozen, yet.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/547061_488048301227239_1407307088_n.jpg

 

[Shagly]

Still, some rivers aren't frozen, yet.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/547061_488048301227239_1407307088_n.jpg

I guess that rules out ice skating then.

 

[trysail]

Is that a pedestrian/bicycle bridge on the right ?

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Still, some rivers aren't frozen, yet.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/547061_488048301227239_1407307088_n.jpg

 

[thør]

I guess that rules out ice skating then.

Indeed, it's out where the Nenana runs adjacent Denali Park.

Is that a pedestrian/bicycle bridge on the right ?

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It is a walking/cycling bridge. The photo is taken looking south from the very end of "glitter gulch". Across the river, is the very east end of Denali National Park. Glitter gulch is a row of hotels/etc catering to park tourists. The highway bridge does not have walking lanes and it was getting too crowded in summer with tourists.

This photo was taken in early July a few years ago from the highway bridge. You can see that the character of the river is totally different (with the exception that the water is ALWAYS cold).

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1390/5705868/11310500/258112250.jpg

 

[Aquagal]

A relative of a relative took her sled on Alexander Creek and went through. Lost the sno-go but thankfully she was able to crawl out.

 

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[Aquagal]

-1 today, more like icicle tits.

 

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[Aquagal]

The condensation of the steamy shower soon turned the rivulets into turgid, pouty knobs.

 

[thør]

A relative of a relative took her sled on Alexander Creek and went through. Lost the sno-go but thankfully she was able to crawl out.

She needs to be wearing Arctic Armor. It's toasty and it floats you if you fall in. Some of those holes are pretty deep.

 

[Aquagal]

She needs to be wearing Arctic Armor. It's toasty and it floats you if you fall in. Some of those holes are pretty deep.

I guess it was about 8 ft, and lucky enough there was a neighbor nearby to go and warm up. The hard part is getting OUT.

 

[thør]

I guess it was about 8 ft, and lucky enough there was a neighbor nearby to go and warm up. The hard part is getting OUT.

It's a whole lot easier when you are floating than if you are NOT floating. Ice claws are good to have, at the ready. An old eskimo I know keeps a spark plug in each pocket. It's just enough to help get you out.

 

[Aquagal]

It's a whole lot easier when you are floating than if you are NOT floating. Ice claws are good to have, at the ready. An old eskimo I know keeps a spark plug in each pocket. It's just enough to help get you out.

Spark plug in the pocket? Maintenance while its half under water? I like the ice claw idea, but they must always be within reach.

 

[thør]

Spark plug in the pocket? Maintenance while its half under water? I like the ice claw idea, but they must always be within reach.

You use the spark plugs like ice claws.

Skating, ice claws are on a cord around your neck, one in each pocket. Instantly ready. Should be the same on a snowmachine if you're on the river.

 

[Aquagal]

You use the spark plugs like ice claws.

Skating, ice claws are on a cord around your neck, one in each pocket. Instantly ready. Should be the same on a snowmachine if you're on the river.

Doh! Not being a river nor a lake sledder, I've not had cause to give it worry, but I'm going to remember that.

 

[JohnnySavage]

You could poke an eye out with those things
http://ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Ice_Claws-3.jpg

 

[thør]

You could poke an eye out with those things
http://ravenlore.co.uk/assets/images/Ice_Claws-3.jpg

Yupper......

 

[stickwork]

I can't imagine skating much more than a typical ice rink's length and not having to stop or turn. Even pond-hockey was/is crowded.

Dying happy ain't so bad. Those claws are for the ladies.

 

[AKGhost]

She needs to be wearing Arctic Armor. It's toasty and it floats you if you fall in. Some of those holes are pretty deep.

I have been looking at the Arctic Armor. How well does it hold up year to year?

 

[stickwork]

I have been looking at the Arctic Armor. How well does it hold up year to year?

Well-done.

 

[gotsnowgotslush]

The Ogre Husband does insist on skating on doubtful ice. That would would a good stocking stuffer, and less weight on my mind.

 

[thør]

Dying happy ain't so bad. Those claws are for the ladies.

Put spark plugs in your pocket.

I have been looking at the Arctic Armor. How well does it hold up year to year?

My set is going on it's 3rd season and it's in great shape. It's pretty warm stuff.

 

[thør]

The Ogre Husband does insist on skating on doubtful ice. That would would a good stocking stuffer, and less weight on my mind.

or not............

(oops, that was morbid)

 

[gotsnowgotslush]

*looks at R.E.I and EMS* Frak! Nothing listed.