02-22-2004, 12:06 AM
Is ice thick enough to support you and your companion(s)? Three to four inches of clear solid ice will support a person. However, if you are planning to venture out on a snow machine or an ATV, you will need to have at least five inches of ice. Remember, ice conditions will vary with weather conditions, so be sure to take a long your common sense. Drilling a test hole before venturing far out is the best way to check the conditions of the ice.
Are you properly dressed? As with most outdoor activities, dressing in layers is most effective. Heavy soled-boots, insulated overalls or wool pants, woolen cap and good mittens or gloves are a must.
Inches of Ice: Safe Load 1-2 Not safe! 3 group use - spread out 4 General use 5 Snowmobiles 7-8 Car ( 2 ton gross ) 8 Light truck ( 2 ½ ton gross ) 10 Medium Truck ( 3 ½ ton gross )
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Are you properly dressed? As with most outdoor activities, dressing in layers is most effective. Heavy soled-boots, insulated overalls or wool pants, woolen cap and good mittens or gloves are a must.
Inches of Ice: Safe Load 1-2 Not safe! 3 group use - spread out 4 General use 5 Snowmobiles 7-8 Car ( 2 ton gross ) 8 Light truck ( 2 ½ ton gross ) 10 Medium Truck ( 3 ½ ton gross )
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