Manitobans embracing winter activities despite mild temperatures
Global News
With a warm December nearly in the rearview mirror, many Manitobans are itching to get out and enjoy their favourite winter activities.
From ice fishing to snowmobiling and everything in between, Manitobans are known to get outdoors and enjoy winter.
Due to warmer temperatures, its been difficult to reach ideal conditions for many activities. Outside the perimeter, things have gotten to a point where it’s safe for some winter sportsman to enjoy their pastimes.
Eric Stone is the owner and operator of Red River Cats and he says ice fishermen in the area are happy to get out and get the season going.
“Typically this is definitely slower again because that warm weather, it was hard to build ice right out the bat, but now that we’re starting to move, guys are starting to come out and enjoy the year,” Stone said.
In Lockport, anglers are refraining from bringing their vehicles on the ice for now as it is approximately 12 inches thick in some spots. Stone is glad people are taking precautions.
“Everyone is being really smart and taking it safe and this is what we recommend doing,” Stone said. “Walking out and drilling a couple holes before you just decide to trust the ice.”
Meanwhile, snowmobilers across the province are looking to get out and enjoy the season, too. Yvonne Rideout with Snoman explains while it’s hard to wait, the amount of trails currently open is typical for this time of year.
“It would be an extraordinary year if we had a bunch of trails open in December, that never happens,” Rideout said.
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