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31st Annual Big John Memories

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Great Snow, and even Greater Fellowship!!!

Source: Dave Hagen
9 Apr. 05

We were down a little in attendance this year as Lee got a better offer and Jim took ill, but nine sledders enjoyed another safe outing on the trails, in the woods and at the bar. The Snow and the Trails were even more awesome this year because we had the expert trail leadership of local woodsman Dave Mohr! Everyone rode safely and all equipment functioned admirable once again!!

Ruth Grubbe and the crew at the Village Inn (A Gracious Country Inn—except for the BJ week) took excellent care of us so well again this year. She is so gracious and accommodating, and makes our stay so special for each and every one of us.

The sledders that partook in the 2005 expedition (and their # of trips) were: John Pearson (31), Roy Bewick (30), Dave Hagen (28), Paul Bewick (25), Bill Schroeder (23), Tom Elmquist (23), Tom Orne (14), Don Larson (11), and Barry Melchior (2)!

The 32nd Is Already Planned for Tue-Sat Feb. 7-11, 2006!!

This is our Fearless Leader and our BJ31 Crew

If you have a video playing software (Windows Media Player, etc)you could join us on a run through the woods here:

Tom Orne's Web Cam Video

We're too busy just holding onto the machines lately since they've become so fast and we've become so cautious, so we seldom shoot any photos from the trails or in the woods anymore. Simply look back to photos from previous years and age us a bit and you'll get the image of the splendor of the experience we enjoy so much!! But, as usual, fellowship was very spiritual, sledding was awesome and the food and lodging were exceptional!!!

31st Annual Big John Memories

For more information

Dave Hagen
PO Box 134
Birchwood, WI 54817
715-354-7503
hagen050@tc.umn.edu