Is 200 inches of snow too much?

[Three Putt]

^ That's so accurate it makes me cringe.

 

[captain jack]

M'eh, just bring a snorkel.

 

[davetherocketguy]

LOL if you move up there you should be very aware of what you're signing up for and deserve NO sympathy. Especially if you're in the Kewanaw.

 

[tampora]

The picture is 100% real. It is in Japan, and there are other photos of it. I don't think those trees are growing on top of the snow, they're buried in the snow and we're only seeing the tops.

I would be a very frustrated commuter in that situation.

1. The road becomes impassible due to extreme snowfall.
2. We engineer amazing ways to clear the snow from the road to allow traffic to pass.
3. We block off the ability for people to use the roadway so that people can stand around and and admire our ability to clear snow for people to pass.

wtf?

 

[davetherocketguy]

I would be a very frustrated commuter in that situation.

1. The road becomes impassible due to extreme snowfall.
2. We engineer amazing ways to clear the snow from the road to allow traffic to pass.
3. We block off the ability for people to use the roadway so that people can stand around and and admire our ability to clear snow for people to pass.

wtf?

3...LOL

Looking at those photos again. How is that even safe? It just looks like a good spot for a block of snow to break off and crush some people. Especially if it's melting.

 

[Brockness Monster]

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And what do the Canadians think about their neighbors to the south

 

[XC_Eddy]

And what do the Canadians think about their neighbors to the south

The UP shares latitude with portions of southern Canada. You can definitely drive several hours mostly south from here and then go to Canada.

Northern Canada may as well be Alaska as far as I'm concerned.

 

[glassila]

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Actually 300 isn't all that common, maybe every 7 or 8 years. I think we average 200". Had 390" in the winter of 1978/79 which was pretty crazy. I was 14 and became a man that winter with all the shoveling!

 

[XC_Eddy]

Actually 300 isn't all that common, maybe every 7 or 8 years. I think we average 200". Had 390" in the winter of 1978/79 which was pretty crazy. I was 14 and became a man that winter with all the shoveling!

300" every 7 or 8 years is common enough to say that it happens sometimes. We only average about get 50" down here along Lake Michigan. You Keweenaw folk are a special breed.

 

[Brockness Monster]

The UP shares latitude with portions of southern Canada. You can definitely drive several hours mostly south from here and then go to Canada.

Northern Canada may as well be Alaska as far as I'm concerned.

True, my only experience with Canada is Vancouver and Victoria, both of which have very mild weather compared to my experience with Chicago winters.

 

[ru4por]

A few common scenes in "God's Country", for your viewing pleasure.

 

[Dr.Smooth]

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Getting to play calumet course this early fall was a real treat. Exploring that area made me want to move their so badly.

But now, it is a good reminder that maybe summer visits are more ideal coming up from the south!

Good luck with the curling action. Hope one day I make it up there to ski Mt.Bohemia.

 

[glassila]

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Getting to play calumet course this early fall was a real treat. Exploring that area made me want to move their so badly.

But now, it is a good reminder that maybe summer visits are more ideal coming up from the south!

Good luck with the curling action. Hope one day I make it up there to ski Mt.Bohemia.

Thank you for the kind words about the course.
If you should happen to get up this way in the winter, let me know. I'm president of the Copper Country Curling Club and a curling instructor with USA Curling and I'll give you a free lesson.
If you get up this way in the summer we can shoot a round.

 

[dark_clark]

Eagle River, MI

Top notch BBQ restaurant.
Everything made from scratch.
Amazing selection on wine, beer, & spirits.
Boutique hotel also on site with very reasonable rates.

https://www.facebook.com/FitzRestaurant/

 

[Martin Dewgarita]

Well if you're going to Eagle River in the next week, you'll have to stop and visit Mandabear at The Purple Turtle Pop-up Shop. I'll be back up there next wednesday or so to help her load up the trailer again.

 

[NDABRUSH]

Where I live 2 inches is too much...

I lived in the ATL for 6 years and it snowed 1 time. All of our Bonsai's branches were covered with ice cycles and looked like an art exhibit of some sort.

 

[NDABRUSH]

Did you mark that course as "not cart friendly?"

You guys up north could maybe have some labeled as "Snow mobile friendly".

 

[thrembo]

It's been rough on us Floridians also. Everytime it goes below 70 degrees I have to put long sleeves on.

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[davetherocketguy]

It's been rough on us Floridians also. Everytime it goes below 70 degrees I have to put long sleeves on.

Good news: The weather in Florida is great.
Bad news: You're still in Florida

 

[thrembo]

Trooth.