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My attempt earlier this week after almost 2 feet of snow. The snow was so dry and thick that toboggans would mostly just sink in the snow and not slide down the hill, even with a deep grade. I literally had to swing my coil under the snow to get any reasonable depth at all. After about 45 minutes, I was just plain pooped out. My total for the day was 2 coins and a screw.
Below is a pic from tonites hunt. The snow was nicely compacted. I had to wait until about 5:30 this afternoon before the people sliding down the hill left. By then it was nearly dark out. I hunted for about 2 hours, under the star lit sky. The strong northerly winds died off and it turned out to be a most enjoyable hunt.
So.....when was the last time you detected, looked up to the skies and saw the big dipper?
My attempt earlier this week after almost 2 feet of snow. The snow was so dry and thick that toboggans would mostly just sink in the snow and not slide down the hill, even with a deep grade. I literally had to swing my coil under the snow to get any reasonable depth at all. After about 45 minutes, I was just plain pooped out. My total for the day was 2 coins and a screw.
Below is a pic from tonites hunt. The snow was nicely compacted. I had to wait until about 5:30 this afternoon before the people sliding down the hill left. By then it was nearly dark out. I hunted for about 2 hours, under the star lit sky. The strong northerly winds died off and it turned out to be a most enjoyable hunt.
So.....when was the last time you detected, looked up to the skies and saw the big dipper?


Maybe two nuts on the hill.
Just kidding. You have more will to hunt in your extreme weather than any other person I know. Hats off to you and your enthusiasm.