Dec. 6

Insert disclaimer here…..Ice is never 100% safe and conditions can vary throughout the lake.  Starting on the approach to the narrows north side  we found a 6 inch thickness at the first point N from Butches dock.  The northern approach to the crossing is a large slush area.  Crossing over to the south side, we have a repeat of the slush at the southern approach.  Continued to the landing.  Overall, on the main trail area we found 7-8 inches of ice.  There is a good snow cover  on the lake with a lot of wind drifts.  Slush is a very real possibility.  At this time there are no markers set up.  Road has not been plowed as of yet,  Winter Road Dues payable to Al Campbell.