Winter Weather Begins This Week

[JD]

Originally Posted by macker

Crazy cold out there right now....-26 and I just survived a 10km run....felt like I was about to do something very wrong as I was getting geared up with my bank robber ski mask, head lamp, goggles etc. Nice night to be out though as the Moon was so bright I didn't need the lamp and there was barely anyone around and like the city was in hiding. Note to Garmin, Apple and Rayovac your equipment works at -26. Weather this extreme is literally cool and few people get to experience it like we do. As long as you dress for it you can do most things that you wouldn't be able to do in the extreme heat for the most part. Going to -28 tonight and then it looks like the trend is relatively warmer. Now...do I need to ice my joints or are they already iced

I LOVE going out running in the extreme cold. Nobody around, just the sound of your feet pounding the snow. The first few deep breaths can be a little shocking but the body adjusts quickly!

But right now in Abu Dhabi I get out running after work when it's in the high 20's and humid. I find those to be way tougher conditions for running!

But much, much more pleasant conditions for the rest of my life....

[Cheerio]

Well I'm lucky to be alive. Driving up 101st st between lower springbank road and 17th ave, I see a pair of headlights coming up over the hill so I move a bit further to my side of the road (you can never give people too much space) and this pick up truck comes ripping down going 80 with his brights on driving in the middle of the road, so I had to pull somewhat onto the shoulder to avoid being hit by this ######. Seriously man WTF. He even felt the need to honk at me afterwards too.

[puckluck]

Originally Posted by JD

I LOVE going out running in the extreme cold. Nobody around, just the sound of your feet pounding the snow. The first few deep breaths can be a little shocking but the body adjusts quickly!

But right now in Abu Dhabi I get out running after work when it's in the high 20's and humid. I find those to be way tougher conditions for running!

But much, much more pleasant conditions for the rest of my life....

You poor soul..running in high 20's must be really tough! Lol way to rub it in.

[Pinner]

Originally Posted by T@T

Wow nice! You can drive a truck on a empty road in alaska(?)

Coming back from Tuk on the Dempster Hwy. FYI, mud is slicker than ice, serious. Thats why oil companies avoid summer drilling, when it rains, it gets expensive.

Lousy pic of GPS on the ice up there. The white parts are land.

[T@T]

Originally Posted by JD

I LOVE going out running in the extreme cold. Nobody around, just the sound of your feet pounding the snow. The first few deep breaths can be a little shocking but the body adjusts quickly!

But right now in Abu Dhabi I get out running after work when it's in the high 20's and humid. I find those to be way tougher conditions for running!

But much, much more pleasant conditions for the rest of my life....

If thats the case start running on lulu island and you may get to see smoke from Iran when someone blows it up!

[Pinner]

This is what the Ice Highway looks like, 70 kph speed limit. Caution, the corners are flat and icy. I puckered up a few times

[T@T]

Originally Posted by Pinner

Coming back from Tuk on the Dempster Hwy. FYI, mud is slicker than ice, serious. Thats why oil , when it rains, it gets expensive.

Lousy pic of GPS on the ice up there. The white parts are land.

Up north oil companies avoid summer drilling because for the most part it's all swampland/muskeg. the equipment sinks!

BTW I have hauled quad wagons on iceroads..nothing to it. But in no way would I try it on that hill in Seattle.

[Delthefunky]

Its fun being in bumper to bumper traffic on an ice road.

[T@T]

Originally Posted by Pinner

This is what the Ice Highway looks like, 70 kph speed limit. Caution, the corners are flat and icy. I puckered up a few times

But you must see the difference between that and the vid of cars sliding down the hill?

[Pinner]

I heard a story about Inuit guys putting your chains on for you so you could climb up onto an island while other guys were watching for bears holding shotguns.

[theonlywhiteout]

Originally Posted by T@T

But you must see the difference between that and the vid of cars sliding down the hill?

looks the same to me

[Pinner]

Originally Posted by T@T

But you must see the difference between that and the vid of cars sliding down the hill?

I get it ToT, but the "expert" around here loves to tell us how awsome he is, and he gets offended easily. A sure sign of experience

Around here a rain shower makes the bush roads slicker than ice, not kidding.

[Meelapo]

Originally Posted by Pinner

If you knew what I knew, and did what I've done, you would understand. I've earned it kid.

Good to see we have so many expert drivers on Calgary Puck. If it was me and I was going backwards down the hills of Seattle (which are really steep) I wouldn't be thinking "Oh now if I just ease off on the brakes the internet people say I should be okay". I would be in full out panic mode braking like there's no tomorrow trying to steer off to the side and doing my best to slow myself down. I'd rather hit some parked cars or the curb than coast down a hill like a bullet with the potential to do more damage to others and myself.

[JD]

Originally Posted by puckluck

You poor soul..running in high 20's must be really tough! Lol way to rub it in.

Well yeah, running is about the only thing I prefer Calgary's weather to this.

I left Calgary the day the snow started, last Tuesday. Since then, its been nothing but outdoor patios, palm trees, easy commutes, and some beach time. But the locals here are proud of their ancestry because they survived in the harsh desert climate and persevered. I think us Canadians can take the same pride in our heritage. Except that even in modern living, the snow and cold can't be defeated. The summer heat in the desert nowadays is nothing more than a passing inconvenience walking from your home to your car.

We Canadians are a hardy bunch. I'm just glad I'm not the one who has to be hardy this particular week.

[theonlywhiteout]

Originally Posted by Meelapo

Good to see we have so many expert drivers on Calgary Puck. If it was me and I was going backwards down the hills of Seattle (which are really steep) I wouldn't be thinking "Oh now if I just ease off on the brakes the internet people say I should be okay". I would be in full out panic mode braking like there's no tomorrow trying to steer off to the side and doing my best to slow myself down. I'd rather hit some parked cars or the curb than coast down a hill like a bullet with the potential to do more damage to others and myself.

well clearly you haven't wrapped a bus around a telephone post and gained super ice road driving abilities.

[Pinner]

Originally Posted by Meelapo

I would be in full out panic mode braking like there's no tomorrow trying to steer off to the side and doing my best to slow myself down.

That will not help, do not stop your tires from rolling !, when I train drivers I tell them, "you drove into this situation, you drive out of it !"

[GreatWhiteEbola]

For those who want to test their winter driving skills, this event is the place to do it.

http://cscc.speedracer.ca/forums/ind...c,10262.0.html

Originally Posted by Link above

SPEC R tire is proud to present a test and tune day before the official season of rallycross! this is an opportunity to brush the dust off and see what the competition is all about. good chance for all of you curious about the sport to come out and give it a try. there will also be a handful of senior drivers to give pointers. so come out and get your car ready for the up and comming season!


When: Sunday November 28th (AT) 8:30am.
Registration/Tech opens at 8:30am and closes at 9:30am sharp.
Driver's meeting 9:45am
First car out around 10:00am.

Where: Race City Motorsport Park

Cost:
cscc members-$20
non cscc members-$20
Registration: Via karelo.com. http://www.karelo.com/register.php?BID=74&BT=10&PrivEv=9900
* registration opens Nov 8th
* registration closes Nov. 26th

Other Requirements:You need to supply your own mechanically sound car for the driving session.
Helmets are required, but for drivers who don't have their own, club helmets are available for loan. Helmets can be open or closed face and need to be Snell approved. Certification of Snell 2000 or newer required and of type M,SA, or K.

[Meelapo]

Originally Posted by Pinner

That will not help, do not stop your tires from rolling !, when I train drivers I tell them, "you drove into this situation, you drive out of it !"

The only problem is logic and practical thinking gets thrown out the window for most people when you're sliding...backwards...down a hill...at night.

[theonlywhiteout]

Originally Posted by Pinner

That will not help, do not stop your tires from rolling !, when I train drivers I tell them, "you drove into this situation, you drive out of it !"

Can you setup an online course for us cp'ers? I'll pay anything

[Pinner]

Originally Posted by theonlywhiteout

Can you setup an online course for us cp'ers? I'll pay anything

I'm glad your the onlywhiteout.