Ice-in Watch 2007-2008

Weirs guy · 01-28-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hubbard Rd

The Channel never freezes

The original Mount used to be docked in the channel during the winter as it never freezes. And if it did the I'd have no place to watch people skimming.

I am please to announce that I did manage to get out onto Weirs Bay on Saturday, and didn't manage to drown myself. I neglected to tag along the auger, but there is at least 6" of snow ice on what sounds to be several inches of black ice underneath. I will drill some holes this week/weekend and give a better ice depth. Lots of sled activity and at least one bob house.

FISHING DERBY TIME!

BoulderBronco · 01-28-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Weirs guy

The original Mount used to be docked in the channel during the winter as it never freezes. And if it did the I'd have no place to watch people skimming.

FISHING DERBY TIME!

It's illegal now right? My father, brother and I watched a guy drown there probably about ten years ago. Not good. I forget what happened but he was running from Paugus to Meredith bay side. There were a bunch of people just watching from Weirs beach. All of a sudden he fell off out by the last pilons. It was funny for the first five seconds until we realized he was really screwed. Obviously his clothes being soaked and the feezing water got to him. Took about 10-15 minutes for a rescue boat to show up. I think they revived him in the ambulance but I heard later that he died at the hospital. Not to put a damper on things I just thought I would share a story of skimming.
I'll be there for the Derby. Bring on the cold and then snow just before derby weekend.

Grant · 01-29-2008, 11:30 AM

Heck, all you have to do is watch the WCYC cam on any given winter day, and you'll see guys skimming across the open water in front of the dock.

Weirs guy · 01-29-2008, 01:13 PM

BoulderBronco, your right it, skimming was outlawed several years ago I believe in part due to the incident you remember and a few others.

mcdude · 01-31-2008, 09:42 AM

From the Baysider

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Come and fly your friendly neighborhood Alton ice
Alton Bay ice runway is now open with safety improvements; plenty of activities in store





	YELLOW CONES like this one were recently anchored to the ice around the perimeter of the Alton Bay runway in order to prevent unintentional encounters between pilots and bob houses. Mike Pouliot–Courtesy Photo (click for larger version)

January 31, 2008
ALTON — The ice may still be too thin for anything more than bob houses, but if frigid temperatures continue to hold sway over the Lakes Region, the sight of planes coming in for a landing may soon become a familiar one to the homeowners around Alton Bay.

According to Mike Pouliot, an Aviation Planner for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation's Bureau of Aeronautics, pilots and plane enthusiasts are in for a fantastic season once the ice thickens up enough to open the Alton Bay ice airport.

While the opening date depends on Old Man Winter's willingness to cooperate, Pouliot said, the chilling temperatures of the past few weeks are a good indication that local pilots won't have to wait much longer to take advantage of the only FAA-registered ice runway on the east coast.

In honor of this season's runway opening, he said, the New Hampshire Aviation Association (NHAA) is planning a special "Fire and Ice" fly-in event for some time in mid-February.

The fire, Pouliot explained, will come from a barbecue, warm beverages and fellowship among the pilots.

"And I'm sure you know what the ice part is," he said.

The NHAA will also be on hand, he added, for this year's Winter Carnival at Alton Bay (scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 17), which has traditionally attracted pilots from all over New England to stop at the bay and observe the festivities, which are slated to include an ice-fishing derby this year.

In the hope of avoiding the unfortunate encounters between planes and bob houses that marred last year's operating season, Pouliot explained, a series of bright yellow cones have been anchored to the ice with cables around the perimeter of the runway in order to give pilots a better indication of where they can safely land, and fishermen a better indication of where they can safely bait their hooks.

The cones, he said, are the same type commonly used to delineate turf runways, and have been arranged according to the minimum landing area required under FAA regulations.

With the new safety measures in place, Pouliot said, "hopefully, everybody can enjoy the recreational activities" that Alton Bay offers in the wintertime.

For more information about the Alton Bay ice airport, and for updates on the status of the runway, visit www.flyaltonbay.com.

Editor's note: Shortly before deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 29, The Baysider received word that the ice runway is now open.

nj2nh · 01-31-2008, 06:28 PM

I have been looking at a few of the area webcams, but haven't seen a single snowmobile. Has anyone been out and about.

I remember that my mom told me that the children of one of our neighbors on Echo Point used to ride the snowmobile to school in Wolfeboro. I bet that took less time than driving all the way around, huh?

nj2nh

tpabrad · 01-31-2008, 09:16 PM

I saw one parked in front of the Pine Island cam one day last weekend or week.

01-29-2008, 11:30 AM	#3
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,510 Thanks: 387 Thanked 234 Times in 128 Posts	Heck, all you have to do is watch the WCYC cam on any given winter day, and you'll see guys skimming across the open water in front of the dock. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

01-29-2008, 01:13 PM	#4
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	BoulderBronco, your right it, skimming was outlawed several years ago I believe in part due to the incident you remember and a few others. __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

01-31-2008, 06:28 PM	#6
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 535 Thanks: 86 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Snow Mobiles?? I have been looking at a few of the area webcams, but haven't seen a single snowmobile. Has anyone been out and about. I remember that my mom told me that the children of one of our neighbors on Echo Point used to ride the snowmobile to school in Wolfeboro. I bet that took less time than driving all the way around, huh? nj2nh __________________

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01-31-2008, 09:16 PM	#7
tpabrad Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 58 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I saw one parked in front of the Pine Island cam one day last weekend or week.