Ice Roadtrip- Joe Recommended

This post brings in the new category of 'Joe Approved'. Although this blog was founded on the principle of Joe Proof products, there are still ideas, items, and other things that warrant the label of Joe Recommended.

Roadtrips are a thing that all rednecks can appreciate and I don't believe that the details need to be discussed here. Mix those ingredients with subzero temperatures and a healthy dose of cabin fever and you have a found a great way to spend an evening. On an ice roadtrip you can see everything from a snowy owl, a cross-fox, to a white man's ass.

A roadtrip can be made immensely more enjoyable by paying attention to the details, here are a few suggestions to improve your ice roadtrip experience.

1. Bring a firearm

The smaller caliber the better, this minimizes the damage that can be caused by rogue discharges. Those of you certified in hunter safety (and those who have a normal ration of common sense) will never travel with a loaded weapon, but just in case it is probably better to leave your .50 cal at home.

2. Get creative

Don't be afraid to bring other roadtrip traditions to the ice road. When you stop to stretch your legs spend some time collecting uniform snow chunks to stack on the side of the road. Also known as 'stick indians' these monuments can serve as an inspiration to others.

3. Entertainment

Don't underestimate the value of good music, if you want it and don't have it you'll regret it. A good mix CD is a great way to spark a sing-a-long, fist fight, or start some stories. Most vehicles in Kotzebue are not iPod enabled so plan on ordering some blank CD's.