Ice thickness???

[Mr.Plow]

Does any one know how thick the lake ice is around Edmonton (Lac St. Anne or Lake Isle)? Is there enough to go riding safely?

woundering if its close to 8" or not???

 

[magnet]

i would say not even close to 8". was on a beaver pond at a buddies place last weekend hunting. looked to be about 3-4" there. on the lake the centers would be pretty thin i think.
i see guys are already riding on the edge of wabmun though at the seba end.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Risky stuff this early - I'd wait a while.

 

[GYMBRAT]

dont even think it had time before the snow\"insulation" fell to get any frost into the ground, so yeah I'd most def be waiting

GB

 

[imdoo'n]

don't even take anyones word, check it for yourself as swimming this time of year is dangerous.

 

[ferniesnow]

don't even take anyones word, check it for yourself as swimming this time of year is dangerous.

Yea, but be careful! Your sled will ride on thinner ice than you can walk on! It's the principle of weight distribution....damn that water was cold!!

 

[gibsons]

I've put a sled through the ice, not fun. give it more time.

 

[Sledderglen]

YOU and only YOU need to check the ice thickness. I wouldn`t trust just a blanket statement of ice saftey in the Edmonton area.

Use a cordless drill with a 1" wood drill bit. Take numerous readings don`t just go with 1 hole. JMHO

 

[ferniesnow]

YOU and only YOU need to check the ice thickness. I wouldn`t trust just a blanket statement of ice saftey in the Edmonton area.

Use a cordless drill with a 1" wood drill bit. Take numerous readings don`t just go with 1 hole. JMHO

What's wrong with a pair of snowshoes (too spread out the weight) and an axe (that will reach in front of you about 2 feet)? Oh yea, the muskrat hat also needs to be adjusted just right!!

Friggin' newbies!!! The old Red Cross water safety saying.....1" stay away, 2" one may, 3" small group, and 4" okay.

Back when I was in the north and trapping......

 

[Bogger]

YOU and only YOU need to check the ice thickness. I wouldn`t trust just a blanket statement of ice saftey in the Edmonton area.

Use a cordless drill with a 1" wood drill bit. Take numerous readings don`t just go with 1 hole. JMHO

That Glen is a smart dude....

NEVER settle for just one hole....... each one could be different...

 

[goodngrubby]

That Glen is a smart dude....

NEVER settle for just one hole....... each one could be different...

Are we still talking about ice?

 

[imdoo'n]

was out west of rocky today, Mitchel lake had ice around the edge but open in the middle. Clearwater river was steaming.
it was -30 out there. have fun swimming.
wear your water wings, why would you even ask you have a death wish.

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

If you're not sure and have to ask, nuf said. Way too early everywhere.

 

[Murminator]

Well I know the kicking horse river by Field BC the ice was about 8-12" deep on the river and was strong enough to hold my fat arse and 15 other guys.....Oh and 140,000LBS fully loaded super B

 

[TylerG]

Well I know the kicking horse river by Field BC the ice was about 8-12" deep on the river and was strong enough to hold my fat arse and 15 other guys.....Oh and 140,000LBS fully loaded super B

sorry but its got to be said

 

[RMK Junky]

This is an old pic from a couple of winters ago. It's been known to happen before....

 

[pipeliner72]

This link gives everything you need to know about ice

related:employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-PUB_sh010.pdf ice thickness freezing rate for alberta lakes - Google Search

 

[RMK Junky]

How to Know When Ice is Safe - wikiHow

Ice Thickness and Strength for Various Loads