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[ArlyA]

Plowing gets expensive. But it makes it easier to justify getting the equipment you need.

$1600 so far but we show up in the dark, and its plowed.

 

[shooterdon]

Arly, that is what sucks. There aren’t a lot of daylight hours in the winter. Last thing you want is to plow in the dark when you get there.

You get hammered where you are, and your cabin is way back off road access.

I know two guys who had places in the UP. They stopped going up often because it stopped being fun. But they were older guys too.

 

[ArlyA]

Arly, that is what sucks. There aren’t a lot of daylight hours in the winter. Last thing you want is to plow in the dark when you get there.

You get hammered where you are, and your cabin is way back off road access.

I know two guys who had places in the UP. They stopped going up often because it stopped being fun. But they were older guys too.

I'm not following why that #@,%=! We can't equipped a truck with a plow for 1600.. Consistent snow is why we moved to and reside here.

 

[shooterdon]

I'm not following why that #@,%=! We can't equipped a truck with a plow for 1600.. Consistent snow is why we moved to and reside here.

I had a cheap 1/2 ton plow truck with a cheap plow. Then got a 3/4 ton with the Western V plow. I have been able to get both stuck by not being careful. Just a pita when the tractor is here and I can get unstuck...different if away from home in the middle of nowhere...with no cell service.

Just my opinion, but for the amount of snow you get, you will want a V plow and a winch. Mount the winch to the rear receiver. Install dual batteries. Costs go up quickly

You are looking at $3000-4000 for a good used V plow. I sold mine this year for $3700. You will want a 3/4 ton truck. If you don't have one, add another $10,000 for a used one.

i understand you love snow. If the guy you have is doing a good job, $1600-2000 a year might be worth it to enjoy your cabin.

Also, if you take snow removal off the list of needs for your tractor, you might be better off with a smaller, more nimble and less expensive tractor for maintaining your wooded property and harvesting firewood.

 

[ArlyA]

Looking at the tomorrows forecast we are still planning to head to camp late afternoon with no freezing rain then. That night and Saturday does look like freezing rain or wintry mix. Good news is dearest thinks she get away from work early.