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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7094435
12/17/20 09:17 PM
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james bay frontierOnt.
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We had a couple days of minus 34 here,started frostscraping and boarding the fall beaver. [Linked Image]


Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7095816
12/18/20 07:34 PM
12/18/20 07:34 PM
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North Slope
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Been busy lately. I was thinking about a journal, I got a few stories and pics to share from this season.


If it was easy, everybody would be doing it!
Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7095883
12/18/20 08:16 PM
12/18/20 08:16 PM
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That would be a good thing for us southerners ! I do appreciate to read and see your adventures there in the north country . Be well and Tally Ho


You can ride a fast horse slow but you can't ride a slow horse fast .
Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7096256
12/19/20 03:09 AM
12/19/20 03:09 AM
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Wasilla AK
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Good deal! I love those white feet! smile

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104383
12/24/20 08:25 PM
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NWT
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[Linked Image]

So anyways. This happened. Thankful for good friends


If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104407
12/24/20 08:35 PM
12/24/20 08:35 PM
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Interior Alaska
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wow, that will slow you down! Glad you are ok.

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104448
12/24/20 08:58 PM
12/24/20 08:58 PM
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I'm glad you're alright too ! Merry Christmas !


Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104583
12/24/20 10:23 PM
12/24/20 10:23 PM
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Wasilla AK
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Ouch!!! Been there, glad your ok and that you have those buddies that can help you out when you need it the most! Looks like you got a project ahead of you!

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104647
12/24/20 10:54 PM
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Labrador, Canada
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Been there done that - feel your pain lol.

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104697
12/24/20 11:17 PM
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You're lucky the water looks shallow there?
If you go thru river ice here you would be in 20-30 feet of water in most places.


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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104739
12/25/20 12:07 AM
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That’s just overflow. It was -55 with the wind that night. I’m very lucky it wasn’t 10-12 feet deep and I’m lucky it was a short 45 minute walk to my cabin which I had already made a big fire in earlier


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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104741
12/25/20 12:09 AM
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[Linked Image]


If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7104804
12/25/20 01:16 AM
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Scary. Lots of overflow here on the Lower Yukon and sloughs too. Glad you're alright.


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Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7106100
12/26/20 01:34 AM
12/26/20 01:34 AM
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Thank the Good Lord it ended well !


You can ride a fast horse slow but you can't ride a slow horse fast .
Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7106460
12/26/20 12:33 PM
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Glad you were close to your cabin when that incident happened. The recovery doesn't look like it was too hard either. Be safe out there.

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7107076
12/26/20 11:57 PM
12/26/20 11:57 PM
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AK
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Looks like you made it quite a ways before it decided it had enough. Glad you made it out ok!

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7107168
12/27/20 01:42 AM
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Northern Manitoba
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Ouch, be safe out there.

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7107177
12/27/20 02:01 AM
12/27/20 02:01 AM
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Was it a tri-angle pole lift out Ryan ?
Glad you made it out safely.

Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7107946
12/27/20 06:10 PM
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Bfisch- I made it about 300 yards while breaking ice. Tried my best to turn right but couldn’t. Belt got wet and that was it

N50- we lifted the back end out than used the leverage of pushing down on the back end while lifting the front.

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If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
Re: Trapping the Mackenzie Delta [Re: Ryan McLeod] #7107954
12/27/20 06:21 PM
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I pulled the motor and split it at the bottom of the cylinders. Drained the water out then used oil to displace the remaining moisture. Carbs and fuel pump were taken apart and cleaned. Oil tank drained and flushed. Gear box drained and flushed. Every grease point got grease. Muffler and brake rotor got a light coat of oil before the rust started. A bit time consuming but when it’s done right it should eliminate all water and I’ll be back on my line tomorrow. Seeing that I had the skidoo in pieces I did a once over of everything. Secondary clutch had a couple issues but I got a second hand one from my old 570 that’s in good shape. I Haven’t really had to pull wrenches for a couple years. Forgot how much I enjoy being a mechanic. Bearcat will be better than before I sunk once I’m done.


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