Trails/Arctic Man

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Trails/Arctic Man

#1 Post by Maclaren Lodge »

Hello everyone,
Things have been getting busy down here with the warmer weather and longer day light.
The groomed road is a HUGE success. Everyone is enjoying being able to cruse in here and not get beat to death. We have had a lot of people say that they would rather ride 42 miles like it is now, then 22 miles the way it was last year. So if your worried about the extra mileage, come give it a try, you'll be impressed.
I did get some good news about the Fielding Lake area. We had some guys come over from there last night, and they said that the new snow we got last week has not blown away, and that it should be easy to put the trail in over there. So if everything goes right down here, I'll start again Wed or Thurs.

We are looking for a volunteer to help out during Arctic Man. We need someone that can stay over at summit and check people in for the Poker run , and then take the numbers and check people back in when they get back from here. If anyone is interested, Please let me know and I'll give you more info.

A word of caution, PLEASE be careful and slow down when your approaching blind corners on the road. There are two corners too watch out for, one at Tangle Lakes camp grounds, and the other at 35 mile.
Being as the road is so smooth, it is going to be easy to get going too fast and cheat on these corners. Please be careful, we don't want to put a damper on everyone fun by having an accident.

Until next time,

Alan and Susie Echols
Maclaren River Lodge
(907) 322-3670
maclarenlodge@starband.net

Maclaren River Lodge
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#2 Post by Maclaren River Lodge »

Greetings,

The Maclaren crew have been busy this week.
The trail from Paxson has been groomed and as of last night, was smoooootttttthhhhh!!!!
The thaw pipes on 13 mile hill have been marked to avoid track damage. You cannot miss the reflective marker on that. Lots of moose in the area, be careful. Nothing will ruin a weekend quicker than hitting a moose with a snowmachine (ouch!).
High Valley has tons of deep powder with a great base. Even the short tracks are not having a problem getting around. Watch those mountain tops, there are still some nasty looking cornices on the tops. There has been some slides to relieve the pressure on most, but there is still "danger" there.
Last weekend Alan groomed the Maclaren River Road - across the valley - and into 7 Mile Lake. Later that night, we went out and staked the trail (see the photo). What a beautiful night. +10, perfect snow conditions and a smooth trail. 7 Mile Lake has great powder on it and is now only a few minutes from the lodge. It is amazing how quick the ride takes on a groomed trail.

We have a roaring fire today (-28) so the lodge is warm, the food is hot, and the company is the best!
Come on over!

We will be having a Super Bowl Buffett on "Super Bowl Sunday". Also, listen for the radio adds on KIAK or EDGE in Fairbanks.
We will be having live music for Valentine's Day, make your reservations early! Come and listen to the soothing sounds of Earl Hughes and Alan Echols singing to you and your Sweetheart!

Alan & Susie Echols
Maclaren River Lodge

PS: Great News! We have been experimenting with new phone systems. We have finally found one that will work. We are ordering the modems and stuff, so SOON we will have a phone!!!
We will let everyone have the number as soon as we know what it will be (it will be a Washington zip) so will be long distance for everyone. We are very excited about this development and will keep everyone informed on the progress. S


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