Compiled by Adam Fornear
The transition from Fall to Winter is on, but it’s kind of dragging a little bit. Boats are all put away, fly rods are tucked into a tupperware bin, and non-studded-tire bikes are in the basement. The long underwear is out, skis are at the ready, and ice boats are dialed in to hit some frozen water. Now we just wait for the lakes to freeze over, snow to fall (after we get a couple good days of ice skating and ice boating in), and waterfalls to freeze up for some ice climbing.
I’m particularly interested in getting the ice boats out for a couple good days during this transitional phase. My brother and I picked up two more ice boats last spring and are very eager to get in some winter sailing. These boats are wicked fast and a real hoot to sail. I was able to get out ice skating last Tuesday for a short bit, but it was a little sketchy as the ice was only two and a half inches thick, which is technically enough, but the cracking under skate was enough to keep us close to shore. We are headed out tonight as there is more ice which should allow for more miles.
The timing of seasonal transitions varies from year to year and this year it is really dragging out. We’ve gotten some dustings of snow that are hampering great ice skating. Tomorrow’s weather is looking a little crazy as we will hit 40 with a chance of rain, though I’m hoping for rain to clear up the ice for sailing and skating. If it all aligns, we should be able to get the fleet of ice boats out on some area lakes this weekend. Last winter we had some great sailing on Nebagamon and fingers are crossed that we’ll get out there next week.
Alright, time to get back to hiring staff (returners – there’s still time to get that sign on bonus), getting wilderness trips on the calendar and picking up our sweet new windsurfing boards and sails in Madison…these are going to make learning easier and letting our boys rip across the lake under the power of wind!
Nice work on those of you that sent me some news since last month’s Arrowhead. Thank you a million! Let’s keep up the good work and have the rest of you send me some more so I can make you famous in the Arrowhead and maybe even (no promises) get that news/picture on our social media. Please shoot me an email at [email protected]. In the meantime, get your gear ready for the winter season and share with me how you get after it outdoors!
IT MAY INTEREST YOU TO KNOW THAT Charlie Goshko (Ottawa, ON) is loving his new city of Ottawa, his new puppy – Duke and learning to ski this winter.
IN THE WHERE-ARE-THEY-NOW DEPARTMENT: Sam Prince (St. Louis ’02-’07,’12,’15) is the Regional Admissions Counselor for his Alma Mater, Bard College. Traveling to high schools that are west of the Mississippi River. Nicky Hirschhorn (L.A. ’11-‘13) is a writer on the HBO series, Barry. Jason Hirschhorn (LA/Hanover ’00-’02,’08-’13,’15,’18,’19) is a public high school computer science and math teacher in Hanover, NH. Adam Hirschhorn (LA/Washington D.C. ’08-’13,’15,’17) is a 1st year associate with the Boston Consulting Group. Charles Hirschhorn (LA ’68-’72,’74-’79,’04,’11) is currently President of Otis College of Art and Design.
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE RECENT ENGAGEMENTS go to Spence Myer (St. Louis ’02-’07,’09-’12,’14) and Kristen Herbs (St. Louis), and to Shayna Rosenbloom (Nashville ‘21) and Nathan Earl (St. Louis).