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First time flatheads to BH

F
Feb 17, 2018
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Not gonna even attempt at saying all our experience riding UP of Michigan, all of Minnesota, etc... even gives us a fighting chance to live on our first run to the Horns. What I am telling everyone is to prepare - water, shovel, use your head, proper gear and tools, etc... The majority run 136 - 145" sleds under 2" tracks. So...after perusing every possible site and reading all I can I have a question for you all: what can we expect? Staying at Bear Lodge, a total of 8+ guys and being the leader of this group (like herding cats) want to be open to any and everything coming our way. If you say we are only trail worthy, I get it. Are there people to pinpoint some early entry play points for us flatters? Everyone is excited to run their own sleds, but I am quite sure this may be our only time bringing such "shorties"...or am I? Thanks for anything you can send, even the jabs if you feel the need!
 

snowho96

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I would have the guys that guide out of bear lodge take you out a couple days. It would be well worth it since it is your first time there:face-icon-small-hap when are you going? We were just there and will be back march 10th
 
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Keep in mind many of us rode in Wyoming when a 136" track was a long track. Sleds have come a long way since then. Will you keep up with a 155 inch sled... No. But keep your expectations reasonable and have fun.
 
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orange2

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Feb 1, 2010
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Plenty of good riding close to the trail, but there are spots through the trees that can get you in trouble so do a guide at least one day, ask in the bar if lee is around, he's a great rider and knows the area well.
 
F
Feb 17, 2018
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I do appreciate the ideas from you all. I am assembling the troops and checking in to see what their flavor will be - as I really do not want to spend the time baby sitting all of them...
 

..SNAKEBIT..

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Keep in mind many of us rode in Wyoming when a 136" track was a long track. Sleds have come a long way since then. Will you keep up with a 155 inch sled... No. But keep your expectations reasonable and have fun.

started with a 136x1-1/2 now have 162x3
BUT have had fun every trip!
just be ready to help each other out, because it might be you next. :)
 
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