ice bridge is gone

[irishmanusa]

I Haven't heard any news of the Ice Bridge being open, anyone have any information?
Thanks!

[Richard]

I Haven't heard any news of the Ice Bridge being open, anyone have any information?
Thanks!

If it opens you have got to ride it. It's a once in a lifetime experience. I did it a few years ago.

[Snow VP]

The boat was running yesterday, but had a difficult time and will be done any day now. I will report when the tree line is up - nothing more.

[irishmanusa]

Thanks Neil. Richard - I rode it a couple years ago....you're right, it was an awesome adventure.

[indootime]

Neil is correct and my Island sources confirmed that the last boat was yesterday. If we have ice by the Feb 6 & 7th I will have 20 happy riders!

[Snow VP]

Feb 6 or 7? I predict some idiot tries it before MONDAY.

[irishmanusa]

Feb 6 or 7? I predict some idiot tries it before MONDAY.

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Budget Host Inn & Suites]

NO "ICE BRIDGE" yet... Still some open water... When we see the trees up ~ we will post for you ~

[ToddMeister]

Yeah Wifey volunteered to go across first and test out the ice. :smilielol :smilielol

[con-fusion]

What a woman! But seriously this takes time people.

[bkcoast381]

Some guys at the Coast Guard Station watched 3 come across today (Sunday).

[ToddMeister]

That was just funnin. Seriously I don't think she would ever cross the ice bridge on a sled.

What a woman! But seriously this takes time people.

[Budget Host Inn & Suites]

it's ready to cross !!! trees are up !!! have fun ~ be safe !!!

[Budget Host Inn & Suites]

This is for the new riders to see !!! See actual footage of the crossing...

http://www.icebridgemovie.com/Movie_Trailer.html

[Budget Host Inn & Suites]

Recent news footage about the Ice Bridge with Andrew Doud...

http://www.9and10news.com/Category/Story/?id=279651&cID=1

[Snow VP]

By the way, the 3 first crossers were on the front page of the paper this week.
http://www.stignacenews.com/
I really don't like the amount of press this is getting right now as being open and safe. The picture caption says that they found between 3 1/2 and 6" of ice out there. The ice bridge tree line is farther South then I have ever seen it, taking basically the route the ferries take to the island, not a straight shot over.

People are crossing daily. Just remember crossing frozen water of any depth is never 100% safe.

[Gunner F5]

By the way, the 3 first crossers were on the front page of the paper this week.
http://www.stignacenews.com/
I really don't like the amount of press this is getting right now as being open and safe. The picture caption says that they found between 3 1/2 and 6" of ice out there. The ice bridge tree line is farther South then I have ever seen it, taking basically the route the ferries take to the island, not a straight shot over.

People are crossing daily. Just remember crossing frozen water of any depth is never 100% safe.

Better not stop on only 3 1/2 inches.

[ridge runner]

i just looked at the bridge on the right side i can see open water heading towards mackinac city..

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9187/fullsize1n.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/i/fullsize1n.jpg/)

[Gunner F5]

i just looked at the bridge on the right side i can see open water heading towards mackinac city..

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9187/fullsize1n.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/i/fullsize1n.jpg/)

That's not anywhere near the ice bridge to the island.

[SuperSportJay]

Feb 6 or 7? I predict some idiot tries it before MONDAY.

:smilielol :smilielol :smilielol You funny man!!

[srtf1000]

I bought and watched the "Ice Bridge" movie. Very good film!

[indootime]

-3" (7 cm) (new ice) - KEEP OFF

-4" (10 cm) - suitable for ice fishing, cross-country skiing and walking (approx. 200 pounds)

-5" (12 cm) - suitable for a single snowmobile or ATV (approx. 800 pounds)

-8" - 12" (20 - 30 cm) - suitable for one car, group of people (approx. 1500
000 pounds)

-12" - 15" (30 - 38 cm) - suitable for a light pickup truck or a van

These are commonly cited measurements.

[craignpam]

we just had a great little scoot over from st ignace. Wings at the mustang. Happy birthday to me. Pam

[ridge runner]

happy birthday pam

[ridge runner]

i know gunner.. that does look like open water has anyone seen fishing shanties

[srtf1000]

I've never seen ice shanties under the bridge.

[Wink]

I think what you're seeing in that picture is the shadow of the bridge. Look how long the shadows from the cars are. Sun is very low in the east.

[Budget Host Inn & Suites]

There are several shanties on the inland lakes.
They are in the process of clearing the snow for Pond Hockey in Moran Bay,
several trucks with plows on them.
Lookin good !!! :fight[1]:

[ridge runner]

srtf1000 i was talking about when your riding the ice bridge.. there's one near the lighthouse near the island

[ridge runner]

wonder if anyone is fishing satago or santigo lake.. in moran

[Gbosman]

Anyone know how thick the ice is?? Want to head over to the island in about 2 weeks, anysuggestions for hotels on the island just me and my wife.

[Snow VP]

Have not heard Ice thickness since the first trip. Doesn't matter much as it could change quite a bit in 2 weeks.

Hotels on the Island? Not much open this time of year. Maybe the VI, can't think of another that would be open. Call their Chamber.

[ridge runner]

there's bed and breakfast .. call the MI DNR

[Snow VP]

WARNING: Check local conditions!

People have been crossing all day, however I have been told that a pressure crack opened up on the island side yesterday. Please use caution!

[ridge runner]

becareful riding to the island

[Gbosman]

Just a quick question where can you ride once you get to the island? I have heard different things, and I have never been there in the winter.

[Snow VP]

Most roads, and maybe 1/4 of the trails. Speed limits apply, be cool and you will be OK.

[ridge runner]

i've seen them ride infront of horns bar chippewa hotel

[ArcticGabe]

Anybody been across the Ice Bridge today? We are heading up tomorrow, and hoping there will be some ice left. I've heard mixed reports elsewhere. I figured you guys here would have the straight story.

Any info is much appreciated.

[Snow VP]

Still people crossing as of yesterday. Stop at the 'entrance' to the ice bridge, and wait for someone to cross if you are unsure of conditions. I heard there was plenty of ice out there, but stay on the bridge.

[Gbosman]

Got my fingers crossed for Monday. Looks like I picked the wrong week for my vacation.

[Snow VP]

Unfortunately, we have been having a tough time around here, and this warm up isn't gonna help much. Good ting is forecast right now has new snow for 1st of next week. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Gbosman]

Anyone crossing lately

[Snow VP]

Huge winds around here this weekend/ today. I heard from 1 person that a large pressure crack developed off the dock in St. Ignace, but have not heard much about it since. All the ice was gone off the North end of the island over the weekend, but it is all back today from driving winds. I don't know if people are crossing or not.

[fly950]

Any word on the guy who went missing a week back on the ice bridge?

[Snow VP]

Nope. However they really are not sure where he went. It is not clear that he was heading to the mainland, or was already here.

[ridge runner]

Starline Mackinac Island Ferry
Lots of open water between the mainland and the island. So much for the ice bridge this year, but it was nice while we had it. from facebook

[THKSNOW]

Just a quick question where can you ride once you get to the island? I have heard different things, and I have never been there in the winter.

You HAVE to get there next winter. It's a great time. Not many businesses open but you can have lunch over at the Village Inn. You can ride up to the Grand Hotel (no charge to walk on the porch like in the summer). You can ride right downtown, up by the fort and all the way around the island if there's enough snow. Here's a couple from late January of this year:

[woshichun]

i just want to say !

Yeah Wifey volunteered to go across first and test out the ice.:cool: :cool: