Alton Bay Winter Carnival/Ice Airport

upthesaukee · 01-27-2011, 06:25 PM

We appreciate all you do, but you certainly can not put your equipment and more importantly your self in harms way.

Thanks for your efforts, and those of your crew.

RLW · 01-27-2011, 07:44 PM

If we get a bunch of these

and about 15 28" of these

and as many of these

that the ice will hold and we will have a runway, right ice guy???

TexASH Pilot · 01-27-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

We appreciate all you do, but you certainly can not put your equipment and more importantly your self in harms way.

Thanks for your efforts, and those of your crew.

Absolutely!

Paul, if you guys can get it plowed and open, that would be great. But if you can't, our group will come up to AB for the carnival weekend anyway and we'll still have a great time. One couple is coming all the way from from Long Beach, CA.

nhd · 01-28-2011, 12:01 PM

Both Alton and Wolfeboro are being worked on and hopefully both will be up soon.

Iceguy · 01-28-2011, 06:28 PM

I would like to say we could open but thats not the case. We still have the same problem slush and water under the snow.But for those pilots with snow skis on their planes, You can still land even if we are closed. If you land north and east of the bandstand on the snow, and taxi into the parking area. Helicopters can also land at the south end of the snow plowed area. still use the standard procedures for all air craft.

dbahn · 01-29-2011, 08:51 AM

Paul, does it look HOPELESS for 3 weeks from now? Does the Carnival take place in the absence of an active runway?

We have a 2 week cancellation policy status at the Wolfeboro Inn, where quite a few of our group made reservations, including someone from California and someone from Kansas. There's a move afoot to come anyway, even without the airport, but it's not certain yet.

I used to keep our pond plowed for a skating rink, and just when things seemed hopeless sometimes a quick change completely reversed the situtation. Can you tell I'm an optimist?

Iceguy · 01-29-2011, 09:38 AM

Hi Dave'

The carnival will still go on without the runway. As for the runway their may be a chance hard to tell it's still bad for the trucks.But we will keep trying!!!

RLW · 02-03-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceguy

Hi Dave'

The carnival will still go on without the runway. As for the runway their may be a chance hard to tell it's still bad for the trucks.But we will keep trying!!!

Well a few days have past, has there been any change in the ice regarding

traffic. Fingers are all crossed.(Dam, I didn't notice that picture is the Black Velvet)

robmac · 02-04-2011, 11:19 AM

Was that a plow I just saw on the Downing gas pump cam?

Merrymeeting · 02-04-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by robmac

Was that a plow I just saw on the Downing gas pump cam?

We were in Alton today and I took this picture and others posted in photo area. Certainly looks like they are plowing.

robmac · 02-10-2011, 02:03 PM

Anyone have updates on the ice airport?

nhd · 02-10-2011, 03:14 PM

Keith fixed it and it is now working! Be sure to watch the activity on the Bay! Wolfeboro cam is in the process of being fixed and should up and running soon....

upthesaukee · 02-10-2011, 04:37 PM

and per him, they hope to get a large snowblower out on the ice in an attempt to blow the snow off the runway area. It will be hooked up to a tractor and this will probably be a last ditch effort.

We can keep a good thought.

robmac · 02-10-2011, 06:11 PM

Great to see the cam back up and operating. Now just hope the weather gods cooperate and we can enjoy another season watching those skilled pilots take off and land on our beloved lake.

trfour · 02-12-2011, 07:47 PM

It is awesome to see that the Alton Bay Cam is back up and running. Folks from all over the world depend on this WebCam, as in, Winnipesaukee.com for daily viewing, year around if I can attest!

"Keep It Up"!

Terry
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Senter Cove Guy · 02-13-2011, 06:56 PM

We saw a couple of airplanes on the ice today.

Iceguy · 02-14-2011, 08:07 AM

No! The airport is not open those planes had skis thay landed on the snow and taxied to the plowed area.

rdant · 02-16-2011, 09:26 AM

With word that the Carnival is in jeopardy, I presume that the runway is unlikely, too. Still holding a sliver of hope. A strange winter indeed.

"Build it and they will come"

Senter Cove Guy · 03-11-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by nhd

Keith fixed it and it is now working! Be sure to watch the activity on the Bay! Wolfeboro cam is in the process of being fixed and should up and running soon....

Is there any progress to report?

nhd · 03-12-2011, 10:47 AM

Looks like a new camera is needed.... not sure when it will happen but will inquire this week and see what the progress is on it.

Yesterday in front of the Alton office there was lots of water on the ice......

Chubbs · 03-12-2011, 08:57 PM

I have been getting the Wolfecam all along. Is there another one I don't know about?

http://wolfecam.com/wolfecam.php

RLW · 03-12-2011, 09:26 PM

This is the one that people are talking about that is not working. It is the Spencer Hughes web cam in Wolfeboro. http://www.spencerhughes.com/wolfecam/

Chubbs · 03-13-2011, 12:23 AM

Thank you.... Where is that cam located and what direction does it point?

RLW · 03-13-2011, 08:44 AM

Here is a view from the camera. It appears to be right above the other cam that we all look from.

01-27-2011, 06:25 PM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,606 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,476 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	thanks Paul We appreciate all you do, but you certainly can not put your equipment and more importantly your self in harms way. Thanks for your efforts, and those of your crew. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-27-2011, 07:44 PM	#2
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	If we get a bunch of these and about 15 28" of these and as many of these that the ice will hold and we will have a runway, right ice guy??? __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

01-28-2011, 12:01 PM	#4
nhd Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 Thanks: 18 Thanked 53 Times in 15 Posts	Both cameras at Spencer Hughes Both Alton and Wolfeboro are being worked on and hopefully both will be up soon.

01-28-2011, 06:28 PM	#5
Iceguy Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alton Bay, NH Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Alton Bay Ice Airport I would like to say we could open but thats not the case. We still have the same problem slush and water under the snow.But for those pilots with snow skis on their planes, You can still land even if we are closed. If you land north and east of the bandstand on the snow, and taxi into the parking area. Helicopters can also land at the south end of the snow plowed area. still use the standard procedures for all air craft.

01-29-2011, 08:51 AM	#6
dbahn Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mendon, Vermont Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Paul, does it look HOPELESS for 3 weeks from now? Does the Carnival take place in the absence of an active runway? We have a 2 week cancellation policy status at the Wolfeboro Inn, where quite a few of our group made reservations, including someone from California and someone from Kansas. There's a move afoot to come anyway, even without the airport, but it's not certain yet. I used to keep our pond plowed for a skating rink, and just when things seemed hopeless sometimes a quick change completely reversed the situtation. Can you tell I'm an optimist? __________________ Dave Rutland, VT

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01-29-2011, 09:38 AM	#7
Iceguy Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alton Bay, NH Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Dave' The carnival will still go on without the runway. As for the runway their may be a chance hard to tell it's still bad for the trucks.But we will keep trying!!!

02-04-2011, 11:19 AM	#9
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Was that a plow I just saw on the Downing gas pump cam?

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02-10-2011, 02:03 PM	#11
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Anyone have updates on the ice airport?

02-10-2011, 03:14 PM	#12
nhd Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 Thanks: 18 Thanked 53 Times in 15 Posts	Spencer Hughes Alton web cam Keith fixed it and it is now working! Be sure to watch the activity on the Bay! Wolfeboro cam is in the process of being fixed and should up and running soon....

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02-10-2011, 04:37 PM	#13
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,606 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,476 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	I spoke with Ice Guy earlier this week and per him, they hope to get a large snowblower out on the ice in an attempt to blow the snow off the runway area. It will be hooked up to a tractor and this will probably be a last ditch effort. We can keep a good thought. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-10-2011, 06:11 PM	#14
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	Great to see the cam back up and operating. Now just hope the weather gods cooperate and we can enjoy another season watching those skilled pilots take off and land on our beloved lake.

02-12-2011, 07:47 PM	#15
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Up, Reaimed And Dedicated To The Alton Fly'in... It is awesome to see that the Alton Bay Cam is back up and running. Folks from all over the world depend on this WebCam, as in, Winnipesaukee.com for daily viewing, year around if I can attest! "Keep It Up"! Terry ____________________________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

02-13-2011, 06:56 PM	#16
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 604 Thanks: 300 Thanked 431 Times in 142 Posts	Runway Open? We saw a couple of airplanes on the ice today. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

02-14-2011, 08:07 AM	#17
Iceguy Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alton Bay, NH Posts: 28 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Alton Bay No! The airport is not open those planes had skis thay landed on the snow and taxied to the plowed area.

02-16-2011, 09:26 AM	#18
rdant Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	With word that the Carnival is in jeopardy, I presume that the runway is unlikely, too. Still holding a sliver of hope. A strange winter indeed. "Build it and they will come"

03-12-2011, 10:47 AM	#20
nhd Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 39 Thanks: 18 Thanked 53 Times in 15 Posts	Wolfeboro cam Looks like a new camera is needed.... not sure when it will happen but will inquire this week and see what the progress is on it. Yesterday in front of the Alton office there was lots of water on the ice......

03-12-2011, 08:57 PM	#21
Chubbs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I have been getting the Wolfecam all along. Is there another one I don't know about? http://wolfecam.com/wolfecam.php

03-12-2011, 09:26 PM	#22
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	This is the one that people are talking about that is not working. It is the Spencer Hughes web cam in Wolfeboro. http://www.spencerhughes.com/wolfecam/ __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

03-13-2011, 12:23 AM	#23
Chubbs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 82 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thank you.... Where is that cam located and what direction does it point?

03-13-2011, 08:44 AM	#24
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Here is a view from the camera. It appears to be right above the other cam that we all look from. Attached Images __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.