Alton Full Moon Snowshoe walks

upthesaukee · 12-28-2005, 10:46 PM

Alton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that we will once again sponsor a Full Moon snowshoe walk on January 14th, and February 12th, both at 7 PM. The walk will be held at Trask Swamp, located on Fort Point Road, Alton Bay.
For adults of all ages, weather and snow conditions permitting. Good cardio, scenic walk, fresh air and fun. Call Alton Parks and Rec to register 603-875-0109
http://alton.nh.gov/ParksRec.asp Alton Parks and Recreation

Our calendar link on this website:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=2006-1-14&c=1

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=2006-2-12&c=1

upthesaukee · 01-13-2006, 05:39 AM

With the rain this past week, and the rain scheduled to move in on Saturday, we regret to announce the cancellation of the walk for January. Babes on Sleds, please appease the snow gods, and get some good conditions in for the rest of the walks

!

DRH · 01-13-2006, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

With the rain this past week, and the rain scheduled to move in on Saturday, we regret to announce the cancellation of the walk for January. Babes on Sleds, please appease the snow gods, and get some good conditions in for the rest of the walks

!

Thanks for the update. We'll be looking forward to the February walk.

I'll talk to the BOS ladies and see if they can get some snow on the ground real soon!

upthesaukee · 02-02-2006, 04:44 PM

On Sunday, February 12th, Alton Parks & Recreation department will be sponsoring a Full Moon Snowshoe Walk at 7:00 PM at Trask Swamp, located on Fort Point Road, Alton Bay. While the long range forecast is not looking great, once we get by this Fri and Sat, there is no rain (hate that word this time of year) in the forecast...just not sure enough snow will fall to make the snow shoeing decent. Keep a good thought

.

For adults of all ages, weather and snow conditions permitting. Good cardio, scenic walk, fresh air and fun. Please call Alton Parks and Rec to register 603-875-0109 so we will know who will be coming...Don't want to leave anyone behind at the trail head.

Here's a link to our forum calendar for that date:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=2006-2-12&c=1

DRH · 02-04-2006, 01:00 PM

We just sent our Snowshoe Walk registration email to Alton Parks & Rec, upthesaukee. Let's hope for some nice snow and cold weather for 2/12!

upthesaukee · 02-04-2006, 01:34 PM

Thanks...at this point I would settle for good conditions for the winter festival...think snow and think cold!

upthesaukee · 02-07-2006, 07:41 PM

Due to a lack of snow and no real snow forecasted, Sunday's snowshoe walk is cancelled.

Maybe March!

SIKSUKR · 02-10-2006, 09:53 AM

Looks like snow is coming Saturday night now.Maybe 6 inches.Cross your fingers.

upthesaukee · 02-10-2006, 04:34 PM

I just wish Mother Nature would stop acting like a woman and make up her mind what she wants to do...what's that dear???? No I wasn't being an MCP (male chauvinistic pig)...how many pushups????? Which couch has the blanket on it???? It'll be a cold day before what??????? Yes Dear! I's sorry dear.

mcdude · 02-10-2006, 06:35 PM

Mother Nature apparently has made up her mind.....and she has determined that...

a.- there will be plenty of snow for the full moon walk on Sunday

(100% chance of snow!)
http://www.wunderground.com/US/NH/Alton_Bay.html

and

b.- upthesaukee will be sleeping on the couch tonight!

Mee-n-Mac · 02-10-2006, 08:57 PM

Good golly UTS, I'm not even hitched to the ball & chain and even I know better that to say that !

I can only hope that the couch is ... what ... oh c'mon now dear I was only kidding ... no of course there's no actual chain ... oh all right ... Hey anyone got a spare blanket ?

upthesaukee · 02-10-2006, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdude

Mother Nature apparently has made up her mind.....and she has determined that...

a.- there will be plenty of snow for the full moon walk on Sunday

(100% chance of snow!)
http://www.wunderground.com/US/NH/Alton_Bay.html

and

b.- upthesaukee will be sleeping on the couch tonight!

Hi McDude

a. Yes there may be, but we are going to still keep it cancelled. Probably won't be very moonlitty, that is too say it will be cloudy, and it could still be snowing, and people may have already made other plans, and it could be tough driving, with the parking area not plowed, and....well it is still cancelled.

b. Yep, and the good news is she did give me a nice warm blanket...the bad news is she put it on the wicker couch our on the porch on the side of the garage!

upthesaukee · 03-04-2006, 01:24 PM

Want to work off the frustrations of the voting booth???? Feel the need to get some fresh air and exercise? Well, here you go:

Looking for something different to do? Join us as we lead you on a guided tour of Trask Swamp in Alton, which is a wonderful loop walk for approximately 40 minutes depending on pace. We will park at the base and walk in with snow shoes using the moon to light the way, we also use head lamps and it is an amazing site to see us trekking through the snow. Weather permiting, we will meet at 7:00pm at Trask Swamp on Fort Point Road, off of Chestnut Cove Road. The program is free, bring snowshoes, a water bottle and a headlamp and dress in layers. It’s a great cardio workout if you pick up the pace or a nice stroll through a great recreational area. Get out and meet new people and enjoy the fresh air and moonbeams. All abilities and ages are welcome. A parent must accompany children under 16. If you are planning to join us please call to register by March 10. Phone 603-875-0109

Ps: I had thoughts about just a walk if there isn't any snow, but it looks like temps will get into the 40's towards the end of this coming week along with some showers, so even a walk may be out of the question because of soft ground / mud! We'll keep you advised.

upthesaukee · 03-13-2006, 04:56 PM

Due to a lack of snow and an abundance of mud, the full moon snowshoe walk scheduled for Tuesday Mar 14th has been cancelled. GRRRRRRRRRR

DRH · 03-14-2006, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Due to a lack of snow and an abundance of mud, the full moon snowshoe walk scheduled for Tuesday Mar 14th has been cancelled. GRRRRRRRRRR

Mother Nature sure didn't cooperate this winter, did she?

Well, at least we can look forward to the snowshoe walks, and the Winter Festival, next year. Hopefully we'll have a real winter then!

12-28-2005, 10:46 PM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Alton Full Moon Snowshoe walks Alton Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that we will once again sponsor a Full Moon snowshoe walk on January 14th, and February 12th, both at 7 PM. The walk will be held at Trask Swamp, located on Fort Point Road, Alton Bay. For adults of all ages, weather and snow conditions permitting. Good cardio, scenic walk, fresh air and fun. Call Alton Parks and Rec to register 603-875-0109 http://alton.nh.gov/ParksRec.asp Alton Parks and Recreation Our calendar link on this website: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=2006-1-14&c=1 http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=2006-2-12&c=1 __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-13-2006, 05:39 AM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	January Full Moon Walk Cancelled With the rain this past week, and the rain scheduled to move in on Saturday, we regret to announce the cancellation of the walk for January. Babes on Sleds, please appease the snow gods, and get some good conditions in for the rest of the walks ! __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-02-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	If at first you don't succeed... On Sunday, February 12th, Alton Parks & Recreation department will be sponsoring a Full Moon Snowshoe Walk at 7:00 PM at Trask Swamp, located on Fort Point Road, Alton Bay. While the long range forecast is not looking great, once we get by this Fri and Sat, there is no rain (hate that word this time of year) in the forecast...just not sure enough snow will fall to make the snow shoeing decent. Keep a good thought . For adults of all ages, weather and snow conditions permitting. Good cardio, scenic walk, fresh air and fun. Please call Alton Parks and Rec to register 603-875-0109 so we will know who will be coming...Don't want to leave anyone behind at the trail head. Here's a link to our forum calendar for that date: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=2006-2-12&c=1 __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-04-2006, 01:00 PM	#5
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 1,181 Thanked 655 Times in 173 Posts	We just sent our Snowshoe Walk registration email to Alton Parks & Rec, upthesaukee. Let's hope for some nice snow and cold weather for 2/12! __________________ DRH

02-04-2006, 01:34 PM	#6
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Thanks...at this point I would settle for good conditions for the winter festival...think snow and think cold! __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-07-2006, 07:41 PM	#7
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Feb 12 cancelled Due to a lack of snow and no real snow forecasted, Sunday's snowshoe walk is cancelled. Maybe March! __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-10-2006, 09:53 AM	#8
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Looks like snow is coming Saturday night now.Maybe 6 inches.Cross your fingers. __________________ SIKSUKR

02-10-2006, 04:34 PM	#9
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	I just wish Mother Nature would stop acting like a woman and make up her mind what she wants to do...what's that dear???? No I wasn't being an MCP (male chauvinistic pig)...how many pushups????? Which couch has the blanket on it???? It'll be a cold day before what??????? Yes Dear! I's sorry dear. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-10-2006, 06:35 PM	#10
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,359 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,041 Times in 489 Posts	Mother Nature apparently has made up her mind.....and she has determined that... a.- there will be plenty of snow for the full moon walk on Sunday *(100% chance of snow!)* *http://www.wunderground.com/US/NH/Alton_Bay.html* and b.- upthesaukee will be sleeping on the couch tonight!

02-10-2006, 08:57 PM	#11
Mee-n-Mac Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,943 Thanks: 23 Thanked 111 Times in 51 Posts	M C P Good golly UTS, I'm not even hitched to the ball & chain and even I know better that to say that ! I can only hope that the couch is ... what ... oh c'mon now dear I was only kidding ... no of course there's no actual chain ... oh all right ... Hey anyone got a spare blanket ? __________________ Mee'n'Mac "Never attribute to malice that which can be explained by simple stupidity or ignorance. The latter are a lot more common than the former." - RAH

03-04-2006, 01:24 PM	#13
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	One last try March 14th Want to work off the frustrations of the voting booth???? Feel the need to get some fresh air and exercise? Well, here you go: Looking for something different to do? Join us as we lead you on a guided tour of Trask Swamp in Alton, which is a wonderful loop walk for approximately 40 minutes depending on pace. We will park at the base and walk in with snow shoes using the moon to light the way, we also use head lamps and it is an amazing site to see us trekking through the snow. Weather permiting, we will meet at 7:00pm at Trask Swamp on Fort Point Road, off of Chestnut Cove Road. The program is free, bring snowshoes, a water bottle and a headlamp and dress in layers. It’s a great cardio workout if you pick up the pace or a nice stroll through a great recreational area. Get out and meet new people and enjoy the fresh air and moonbeams. All abilities and ages are welcome. A parent must accompany children under 16. If you are planning to join us please call to register by March 10. Phone 603-875-0109 Ps: I had thoughts about just a walk if there isn't any snow, but it looks like temps will get into the 40's towards the end of this coming week along with some showers, so even a walk may be out of the question because of soft ground / mud! We'll keep you advised. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-13-2006, 04:56 PM	#14
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,396 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Cancelled....again.... Due to a lack of snow and an abundance of mud, the full moon snowshoe walk scheduled for Tuesday Mar 14th has been cancelled. GRRRRRRRRRR __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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