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The ice is fantastic, and easy 10+. But the strong winds and warm temps began to work on the plate and a number of cracks morphed into pressure ridges, open and wet. Very difficult to cross. The Back Bay and … Continue reading →

Still five thousand acres of flawless ice, Pushaw grade for those who remember 2017. But, there are some caveats, disclaimers and small print. There is a small pressure ridge at the approach to the big bay at the north end. … Continue reading →

Late this afternoon, after a ferocious tropical onslaught, our plate popped out the other end in remarkedly good shape. 2.5” of hard black ice. A net loss of two inches. Small drain holes, as can be seen above. The surface … Continue reading →

Word from the weather watcher is that the storm has, indeed, moved a bit to the east, which will keep Pushaw on the colder and drier side of the front. There will still be rain there, but hopefully not as … Continue reading →

Today at Pushaw the scouts found the entire lake, top to bottom, locked in with four inches of Black Ice. Not a crack or hole anywhere. Tonights low temps will grow it a bit, hopefully strengthening it against Monday’ gale. … Continue reading →