Have you ever wondered what exactly is a tracked vehicle? Tracked Vehicle: Continuous track, also called tank tread or caterpillar track, is a system of vehicle propulsion in which a continuous band of treads or track plates is driven by two or more wheels. This band is typically made of modular steel plates in the case of military vehicles and heavy …
When can I use a LiteTrax? Are you wondering when exactly to use a LiteTrax SnowCat? They are perfect for grooming both snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails. SnowCats are well suited for plowing snow, with their zero-point turn capability and large surface contact with the ground. Among the basic uses for SnowCats are plowing small parking lots, driveways …
Bad weather driving If You’re Driving on Snowy or Icy Roads: If you’re going to be driving in bad weather this year, be sure to check out these tips! Slow down. Even if you have all-wheel drive, reduce your speed about 10 miles per hour below the speed limit. If it still feels iffy, cut back another five miles per …
Pre-Winter tips for the cabin owner We had just purchased the family cabin from my mother, and everything was new and exciting as we opened up our Pelican Lake cabin in northern Minnesota for the summer. We had always enjoyed and felt at home at the family cabin, but on our first trip as the sole owners, it was a …
The weather is quickly changing here in Utah, and the snow covered mountains are starting to appear! Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you take your adventure to the snow covered mountains! Take Your Time! This should really go without saying, but the fastest way to get in trouble in the snow is to go fast! …
MuddTrax vs. “The Other Guys” A quick video of MuddTrax vs. the other guys! Who’s going to win? MuddTrax amphibious vehicles are designed to conquer any terrain and get you anywhere you need to go; and leave the other guys in the dust. The light-weight frame and low-pressure drive system takes MuddTrax easily through areas that would stop other ATVs. …
Planning a cabin camping trip? Here are a few tips and tricks! A couple of years ago, we decided to try a cabin camping trip in a state park just as a fun family weekend. Before the weekend was even over, the kids were already asking if we could go again the following year. And now, we’ve already made reservations …
Fall is synonymous with the harvest, crisp air, falling leaves, geese flying overhead, pumpkins, bonfires, football games, and apple cider. Here is our fall bucket list! In order to make the most of autumn, create a fall bucket list: a list of things that you want to do this fall. Here’s a bounty of ideas–56 to be exact–to help you …
Summer has ended and fall has begun its full transformation; it’s time to start thinking about winter. This upcoming winter is already being predicted to be one of the colder and crazier winters (Polar Vortex), compared to the last few years. Winter can be an amazing, beautiful spectacle, but like all facets of nature, winter is not to be underestimated. …
Here are some fun summer cabin activities that all families and friends can enjoy at their lakeside destinations. With the beginning of summer around the corner (the first day of summer is officially Monday, June 20), many Minnesotans, or people from the Midwest have already planned their first trip to the cabin. For many people, going to the cabin is …