The lakes around here taht I fish primarily are high elevation (usually 8,000-10,000 ft) so they have a ton of snow. I always end up pulling weight for about 2 1/2 people when the 3 of us go because I happen to be in the best shape cardiovascularly and everyone else is lazy. But pulling gets easier every year and it ends up being good stamina training for my pitching in baseball so it all works well for all of us. Whew
dont worry MF toting that auger around with them metal handles,helps fight those love handles... 
most 2hp augers are in the 22-28 # range and well worth the effort to haul aroud with you.
while we are on the subject this is a very interesting post.as those of us who also have been frequenting iceshanty.com lately know,we are all getting that farmiliar itch again.the sun is still high in the sky but our thoughs are on ice!!
is anyone planning on any new equipment this year??something to make it easier?maybe a new sled or some new tipups??I personally am hoping to add some electronics to my arsenal this year.is it too early to start hinting about Xmas gifts??
The lakes around here taht I fish primarily are high elevation (usually 8,000-10,000 ft) so they have a ton of snow. I always end up pulling weight for about 2 1/2 people when the 3 of us go because I happen to be in the best shape cardiovascularly and everyone else is lazy. But pulling gets easier every year and it ends up being good stamina training for my pitching in baseball so it all works well for all of us. Whew
For icefishing I'm going to get the new fl-18 vexilar. Should help me a lot to find some good deep spots for lake trout with most of our reservoirs here 100 ft. low.
