Midwest Cat CLOWDER 2016

redsqwrl · Feb 8, 2016

Yes the KT-4 is a special treat to have in attendance.

I heard it wet itself out of fear, with all the other tuckerness around it.

Ironically, I got blamed for it.

I think next year we need to fill it with hot water and then make the parade lap to the ALPEN. mobile jacuzzi!

DannyBoy · Feb 8, 2016

My 2nd year at Clowder in the powder. First time going on the trail ride. Such an awesome time hanging out with great people and getting to run the machines through the beautiful Forests of Michigan. Will definitely make it every year. Hope to have my own machine in five years. Tried to post pics but it won't let me.

300 H and H · Feb 8, 2016

Copper Peak is such an impressive place.. Until you see the scale of it up close and personal it is hard to understand the magnitude of this awesome place..

Here is a drone video of Copper Point that best illustrates the shear size of the ramp and ski jump hill.. 345 ft. 42 story tall ramp...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1s9ASdwII8

Shot with a drone. Very nice vid..

Regards, Kirk

Patroller · Feb 8, 2016

Thanks Kirk. I had fun making that video. From where I was standing in the parking lot when I was flying, it was just a tiny dot up at the top of the jump.
Steve

Here is video of the Tucker doing some grooming at Powderhorn on Jan 21st.
https://youtu.be/oVN5wS0j7Uk

Kristi Kt-4 · Feb 8, 2016

What a great time as always.... I was really dragging last night and I didn't have very far to go but made multiple trips yesterday.

The wet spot specimen was sent to the hospital and we are awaiting the results from the lab...... It was pretty unusual when it decided to wet itself since the only machine close to it was a Thiokol 201 that lives with it :yum:

Until the results come back I will post a pic of the best way to change the oil or something like that..... :whistling:

redsqwrl · Feb 9, 2016

Yes we definitely need a caption contest for that photo. Words don't do justice to what is going on in that photo.....

100MPH · Feb 9, 2016

redsqwrl said:
Yes we definitely need a caption contest for that photo. Words don't do justice to what is going on in that photo.....

"Does anybody have piece of wire......?"

NE-Iowa · Feb 9, 2016

Kristi Kt-4 said:
What a great time as always.... I was really dragging last night and I didn't have very far to go but made multiple trips yesterday.

The wet spot specimen was sent to the hospital and we are awaiting the results from the lab...... It was pretty unusual when it decided to wet itself since the only machine close to it was a Thiokol 201 that lives with it

Until the results come back I will post a pic of the best way to change the oil or something like that.....

That Snow Trac got so hungry that it decided to eat a Red Squirrel!

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Pontoon Princess · Feb 9, 2016

just tightening the rubber band, almost done...

300 H and H · Feb 9, 2016

Quick!

Somebody grab his feet before it eats the rest of him!

sno-drifter · Feb 9, 2016

I told you not to wear the neck tie when you check the oil!

AwHellSnow · Feb 9, 2016

redsqwrl said:
awehell snows locked and loaded, or peek a booh photo.

Nice!

redsqwrl · Feb 10, 2016

Re: Midwest Cat CLOWDER 2016 (crews explained)

I had a classic camera Fail at this years event..... so I am at the mercy of stealing photos from various sources.

Here is a couple of photos to help explain the event.

Tuesday thru Thursday are arrive and drive events from new equipment and vintage alike.

Friday is the trek to Lake Gitchegumee. (superior)

Saturday is the show and shine, Over the snow agility and Racing Program, Concludes with a BPH, CLowder sponsored dinner program.

Saturday night into sunday AM is hard to explain, but you really don't want to miss it. :whistling:

As I find photos I will share them here. there is a video of a Yellow snow cat making sleeping children Giggle and exclaim faster, FASTER! when that pops up I will link it here as well. Until then....

The Yehti · Feb 10, 2016

Finally made it to the site !! Thanks to everybody this last weekend , words cant describe the feeling I got when we finally got to run the Super Imp . The clowder was our first real test run after yard sailing the whole she bang 4 months ago . Wouldn't have happened without the help of key people - Hospitality at the mountain is top notch on every level , got to make some new friends and had great conversations all weekend long !! Some of the best brews I've sampled in a long time as well

can't wait for next year , keep the beacon side up !!

redsqwrl · Feb 10, 2016

Found these on the book of Faces..

Thanks Connie for snapping and posting.

100MPH · Feb 10, 2016

Re: Midwest Cat CLOWDER 2016 (crews explained)

redsqwrl said:
I had a classic camera Fail at this years event..... so I am at the mercy of stealing photos from various sources.

Here is a couple of photos to help explain the event.

Tuesday thru Thursday are arrive and drive events from new equipment and vintage alike.

Friday is the trek to Lake Gitchegumee. (superior)

Saturday is the show and shine, Over the snow agility and Racing Program, Concludes with a BPH, CLowder sponsored dinner program.

Saturday night into sunday AM is hard to explain, but you really don't want to miss it.

As I find photos I will share them here. there is a video of a Yellow snow cat making sleeping children Giggle and exclaim faster, FASTER! when that pops up I will link it here as well. Until then....

Here are a couple photo's of a movie star that was in attendance at the BPH Cat Clowder, one on the white carpet and one action photo.

redsqwrl · Feb 10, 2016

Ill see your Yellow Machine and raise you one stout performer.

I still can't believe how fast that thing is....

The Dozer is a cruiser.

AwHellSnow · Feb 10, 2016

Re: Midwest Cat CLOWDER 2016 (crews explained)

redsqwrl said:
I had a classic camera Fail at this years event..... so I am at the mercy of stealing photos from various sources.

Here is a couple of photos to help explain the event.

Tuesday thru Thursday are arrive and drive events from new equipment and vintage alike.

Friday is the trek to Lake Gitchegumee. (superior)

Saturday is the show and shine, Over the snow agility and Racing Program, Concludes with a BPH, CLowder sponsored dinner program.

Saturday night into sunday AM is hard to explain, but you really don't want to miss it.

As I find photos I will share them here. there is a video of a Yellow snow cat making sleeping children Giggle and exclaim faster, FASTER! when that pops up I will link it here as well. Until then....

Way to capture the event, good work!
A beautiful weekend, with great machinery and Wonderful people!
Thanks to everyone for putting a Smile on my face :smile:

NE-Iowa · Feb 11, 2016

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the delay but below are links to a little video diary of each day. There is a couple of hundred pics and about 20 videos. So if there is something you like, please reach out and I'll share a link to an online site where you could download whatever interest you!

Thank you again to everyone for a memorable weekend.

Best Regards.

Frederique B.

Day 1: St Germain WI Groomer Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh_W2ZeoZK4

Day 2: Coppers Peak and Superior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U58SWwUX8kI

Day 3: Powderhorn Day Midwest Cat Clowder 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djilvSnidnU

Encore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E2G5e_BUAc

Patroller · Feb 12, 2016

Great photos, machines and wonderful group of people.

Patroller · Feb 12, 2016

https://www.facebook.com/gabriel.lortiepaquette/videos/10153940696984485/

NE-Iowa · Feb 12, 2016

Patroller said:
https://www.facebook.com/gabriel.lortiepaquette/videos/10153940696984485/

The audio is the best part... Oh Canadia you're so weirdly awesome!

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redsqwrl · Feb 13, 2016

Did anyone record or capture the motorsport results.

I only entered the drag racing (and promptly was eliminated) but there were other events.

I see some photos on the snow grooming magazine of the awards but did anyone get some photos of the head to head action?

AwHellSnow · Feb 13, 2016

Frederic,
The pictures are fabulous along with your videos!
Thank you for sharing. It was so nice meeting you.
Next year just make sure you bring your Winter Gear!!

Lisa

NE-Iowa said:
Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the delay but below are links to a little video diary of each day. There is a couple of hundred pics and about 20 videos. So if there is something you like, please reach out and I'll share a link to an online site where you could download whatever interest you!

Thank you again to everyone for a memorable weekend.

Best Regards.

Frederique B.

Day 1: St Germain WI Groomer Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh_W2ZeoZK4

Day 2: Coppers Peak and Superior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U58SWwUX8kI

Day 3: Powderhorn Day Midwest Cat Clowder 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djilvSnidnU

Encore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E2G5e_BUAc

NE-Iowa · Feb 13, 2016

Ha! Thanks.. Already ready for next year!
Pleasure meeting you guys and thank you again for the hospitality!
Looking forward to see you soon.

Frederique B.
PS. Thank you again for the Shoes Drying Assistance!

AwHellSnow said:
Frederic,
The pictures are fabulous along with your videos!
Thank you for sharing. It was so nice meeting you.
Next year just make sure you bring your Winter Gear!!

Lisa

NE-Iowa · Feb 13, 2016

I was out exploring the area so sadly I missed this part of the festivities and would love to see some video!

Cheers.

Frederique B.

redsqwrl said:
Did anyone record or capture the motorsport results.

I only entered the drag racing (and promptly was eliminated) but there were other events.

I see some photos on the snow grooming magazine of the awards but did anyone get some photos of the head to head action?

Patroller · Feb 13, 2016

Next year I have to get this on film. I went to get lunch and when I came back it was all done. Dang! It would help if we could post a start time so more people could come over and watch. I know there were other folks just as disappointed as me that missed it.

redsqwrl · Feb 14, 2016

Yes, getting video footage of an attempt at drag racing a 1542 Tucker with Ski boots on was a real loss. (sarcasm here) I would have never thought dumping the clutch and mashing the throttle would have been so difficult... turns out getting out of the machine was worse than driving it in that condition...... I need to remember to bring my soft boots out of the lodge...
there has to be photos......

redsqwrl · Feb 16, 2016

I found some photos from the awards/ dinner program.

Most adorable/ best behaved.
longest tow Spectator division.
Media accumulator award.
No Doors on the shores award.

Still have not come across the snow cat donuts or the racing photos.

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