Episode 3: Foraged beer, lobster, British Xmas, dogsledding & ice fishing.

Beverage of the week: Earth Eagle brewing / Foraged Beer / “pisner” New & Goods: Rich: British Xmas Experience / Florida / Sous Vide re-visit Matt: Maine coast experience / lobster & scallops & recipe Winter Sports: Dog sledding Rich: expensive vs non expensive option / Wintergreen is a lavish option in Minnesota A "hands-on" experience during which you'll have a chance to try it all: harnessing & driving dog teams, setting camp, fire building, outdoor cookery, building snow shelters and more. How do you feel about that??? New England Dog sledding is in Maine. Less expensive with lots of options including an adaptive program Muddy Paws in NH $212 per person for a 3 hour tour. Not bad! Rich & Matt 6th annual Art Sled Derby February 10 on our FB page. Step 1: Grab an already existing sled, or anything that will slide on the snow. Ice Fishing Matt: Expensive vs non-expensive starts Safety first: Know your ice! Not all ice freezes the same thicknes. For new, clear ice only. Double if white snow ice Under 4" - STAY OFF 4" - Ice fishing or other activities on foot 5" - 7" - Snowmobile or ATV 8" - 12" - Car or small pickup 12" - 15" - Medium truck Safety essentials. Beer, Low profile PFD, throw bag, chisel stick, Ice pick around neck, whistle, know what to do in case of emergency Essentials Gear: Warm clothes, 24-36” rod, auger, skimmer, Chisel stick, jigs or live bait, sled, 1-2 plastic buckets (seats). Amazon has starter kit for $99 Additional equipment: Tip ups, Shelter or shanty, heater, spear fishing, clubbing, can be very elaborate! Beer & food very elaborate set ups. Wrap up: Heading out skiing..mountains are great and the ice is thick!