“You won’t find the end of d*ck for a week”…even if you get the spot in the lap of luxury you are still at the mercy of mother nature. Only in Canada would you find a couple of guys get out of a helicopter in the middle of no where trying to find thick enough ice to lace up and have a skate. Love that axe on piece of nylon rope technique for determining ice integrity….real scientific.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture.... More by Francis Xavier