Chopper Dave!

Four hours in a helicopter does wonders for your backside. I took my first helicopter ride on Wednesday of this week. I had to travel to Biwabik, Minnesota for a Nordic Skiing story which required a ride in Sky 11.

We flew from Crystal, Minnesota (right near the KARE 11 studios) all the way to Giants Ridge Ski Resort. It's normally a 5 hour drive, but only took two hours in the chopper.

It was certainly a view of Minnesota that I have never seen. With all of the snow, it was hard to determine where the land ends and where the lakes begin. Looking at the ground didn't help either-- as lakes up here in the winter look a lot like a small town.


This a lake near Rush City, Minnesota. People drive their cars and tow ice houses right onto the lake and they will keep them there for a few more weeks.

This is their idea of fun!





Until Next time.....