Weekend Snowmobile Trip

This weekend has been a busy one for my snowmobile.  On Saturday, Ashby and I went for a ride of around 30 miles (round trip) down trail 3.  On the way back, we stopped at Quincy's restaurant for dinner.  Sunday was so warm (high of 38 degrees) that I couldn't resist going out again.  This time I went with my friend Tyler.  We left houghton and took trail 17 north to Calumet.  There, we managed to find the other end of trail 3 and took it back to Houghton.  It was nice to have new scenery on the way back, instead of the other side of the same trees.  Now the old Arctic Cat has well over 100 new miles on it since I brought it up here, and it should cover many more over the next several winters.  In two weeks I'll be going home for spring break, and I'll be bringing the Panther home with me.  Hopefully I'll get my fill of snowmobiling next weekend.

The snowmobile parking lot at Quincy's.  

I think there were more snowmobiles than cars!

The snowmobile trail through Calumet.

Sunset behind the Lift Bridge.

Snowmobile First Test Run

Today, I finally had the chance to get my snowmobile out on the trails.  I only took it about five miles total, and stayed within about two miles (walking distance) of campus.  Everything went very smoothly.  It seems that the repairs are holding up wonderfully.  Ashby enjoyed the ride as well, so we'll have to venture further next weekend.  For now, though, it is just good to know that the old 'Cat works properly.