People use a phrase, ‘you’re walking on thin ice’. I watched a fox walk on thin ice on one of my ponds. I began to think about all the activities that humans do in the winter months. Ice safety is vital. I discuss the science of ice, how to test the ice, specific thicknesses for different activities, and ice...
Growing up playing pond hockey everyday was a blast! It still is. But how do you know if the ice is safe? There are now standards to follow for people that skate, cross country ski, ice fish, or drive a truck across the ice. A truck across! Yes! If you live in the north many ice fishermen pull their ice shanties on...
