Author Archives: billbuchholz

Bob Lombardo proves the adage that if there’s ice out there, somewhere, the iceaholic cannot rest. But now that Bob’s done we can all relax, stop checking the web cams and begin ignoring the weather forecast. Thanks for all the … Continue reading →

Even though Jim still has his DN rack on the truck, and even though Kate went skiing yesterday with her iceboat trailer just in case there was sailing to be had, and even though Bob Lombardo sends us these awesome … Continue reading →

The icehounds keep sniffing out good ice on the big northern lakes, and I would be negligent if it weren’t posted here. Next year let’s have the meeting in May! Hi Bill. It’s amazing, but I think we could still … Continue reading →

We did it. Our first annual 100 mile race is in the books. The possibility wasn’t looking good on Monday, finding lighter air and the rough ice. But by the time we’d finished dinner, fortified with drink and camaraderie, the … Continue reading →

Ice surface about #5. Not ideal conditions for the 100 mile race, but the sailing is good. We’ll be on the ice today until sunset and tomorrow. If we have a consensus, we will set marks for a 50 mile … Continue reading →