Wintergreen's annual parent-daughter dogsled group enjoyed the inaugural night in our new yurt -- a cozy, wood-heated hexagonal tent that offers our guests a wee taste of winter camping while being just a short walk away from our lodge.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
How do we Minnesotans handle this brisk weather?
Yes, it's been a tad nippy in northern Minnesota this week. We've been waking up to -35 temps several mornings in a row. Fortunately, the wind isn't blowing much, so the wind-chill index is quite bearable. Ever wonder how we northern Minnesotans thrive in such frigid weather? We somehow seem to handle it better than others around the country. For example:
60 above zero: Floridians turn on the heat. Minnesotans plant gardens.
50 above zero: Californians shiver uncontrollably. People are sunbathing in Duluth.
40 above zero: Import cars won’t start. Minnesotans drive with the sunroof open.
32 above zero: Distilled water freezes. The water in Ely gets thicker.
20 above zero: New Mexicans don long johns, parkas and wool hats & mittens. Minnesotans throw on a flannel shirt.
15 above zero: New York landlords finally turn on the heat. People in Minnesota have one last cookout before it gets cold.Zero: People in Miami all die. Minnesotans close the windows.
10 below zero: Californians fly away to Mexico Minnesotans dig their winter coats out of storage.
25 below zero: Hollywood disintegrates. Girl Scouts in Minnesota still selling cookies door to door.
40 below zero: Washington, D.C. finally runs out of hot air. People in Minnesota let their dogs sleep indoors (except the sled dogs).
100 below zero: Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Minnesotans get upset because the Mini-Van won’t start.
460 below zero: All atomic motion stops (absolute zero on the Kelvin scale). People in Minnesota can be heard to say, “Cold ’nuff fer ya?”
500 below zero: Hell freezes over. Minnesota public schools open 2 hours late.
60 above zero: Floridians turn on the heat. Minnesotans plant gardens.
50 above zero: Californians shiver uncontrollably. People are sunbathing in Duluth.
40 above zero: Import cars won’t start. Minnesotans drive with the sunroof open.
32 above zero: Distilled water freezes. The water in Ely gets thicker.
20 above zero: New Mexicans don long johns, parkas and wool hats & mittens. Minnesotans throw on a flannel shirt.
15 above zero: New York landlords finally turn on the heat. People in Minnesota have one last cookout before it gets cold.Zero: People in Miami all die. Minnesotans close the windows.
10 below zero: Californians fly away to Mexico Minnesotans dig their winter coats out of storage.
25 below zero: Hollywood disintegrates. Girl Scouts in Minnesota still selling cookies door to door.
40 below zero: Washington, D.C. finally runs out of hot air. People in Minnesota let their dogs sleep indoors (except the sled dogs).
100 below zero: Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Minnesotans get upset because the Mini-Van won’t start.
460 below zero: All atomic motion stops (absolute zero on the Kelvin scale). People in Minnesota can be heard to say, “Cold ’nuff fer ya?”
500 below zero: Hell freezes over. Minnesota public schools open 2 hours late.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Too Cold to Camp? Bah Humbug!
Wintergreen's 3 New Year's dogsled camping groups include folks ranging in age from 8 to 68 and from Australia to Tennessee! They're planning a bonfire gathering on a wilderness lake for New Years and will be building cozy igloos and snow shelters tomorrow to prepare for a night out with temps slated to dip to near -30 on the first day of 2010.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Guests Find a 12-Pack on the Dogsled Trail!
Wintergreen guest Tom Everett and his 3 sons, who came here from Egypt for their dogsled vacation, enjoyed a rare wildlife sighting -- a pack of 12 timber wolves that sauntered out along the frozen river they were traveling along. Guide Steve Eisenmenger says it ranked among the largest packs he'd ever seen in his 30 years of guiding. "Absolutely awesome!" is what Tom's sons said.Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Our new sled dog puppies!
Meet the newest members of the Wintergreen kennel! Betty & Wilbur, born in August, will be ready for harness training in March. Pure-bred Canadian Inuit Dogs --the historic breed that evolved with the Eskimo people of the high Arctic-- they will grow to be 60-80 pounds with the power to pull twice their own weight in p...ayload. Best of all, they're friendly & loveable!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Wintergreen's "Sven & Ole" joke of the Week
The sheriff stops by Sven's farm and says he needs to inspect it for illegal drugs. Sven says, "Okay but don't go in that field over there.'The sheriff glares at Sven defiantly and says, 'Listen, Sven, I have the authority of the government.' Reaching into his rear pant pocket... and removing his badge, he thrusts it in front of Sven. 'See this badge? It means I am allowed to go wherever I wish..on any land. No questions asked or answers given. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?'Sven nods politely and goes about his chores.Later, the Sven hears loud screams and spies the sheriff running for his life. Close behind is Sven's bull. With every step the bull is gaining ground on the sheriff. The officer is clearly terrified. Sven immediately throws down his tools, runs to the fence and yells at the top of his lungs..... "Your badge! Show him your *@#&* badge!"
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