Lake walking

escaped from NJ · 02-12-2009, 09:44 PM

We plan to walk to our cottage on Little Bear on Saturday, Feb 14, leaving from Harilla's. Can anybody report on the conditions of the ice in that area? Sure would appreciate it.

trfour · 02-12-2009, 10:05 PM

I would check back here often before you try. Lots of slush out on the Lake at this time, needs to freeze back up between now and the 14th. Could be hairy even so. I wish that I had more favorable news for you, but at this time I do not.
Stay safe.

Lakegeezer · 02-13-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by escaped from NJ

We plan to walk to our cottage on Little Bear on Saturday, Feb 14, leaving from Harilla's. Can anybody report on the conditions of the ice in that area? Sure would appreciate it.

I think you will be fine. I'm a bit north of there but the conditions are almost good for walking today and its supposed to be in the teens tonight. The puddles that were everywhere yesterday are gone - back to ice. There is PLENTY of ice under that. You will appreciate having ice spikes on your boots. There is not much snow left on the ice. Lots of frozen ruts and bumps - but you won't be getting your boots wet.

kayakn · 02-13-2009, 07:11 PM

Watched a full size SUV drive out to Rattlesnake this afternoon! That's right! They went very slowly. Ice as far as one can see. Some very hard crusts of snow. Good luck to all & have a great weekend!

escaped from NJ · 02-16-2009, 05:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback. We just got back from a great weekend on the lake. The walk from Harilla's to Little Bear was easy but would have been dangerous without the Yaktrax on as the ice was slick. Watched several cars drive back and forth from Harilla's all the way down the north side of Little Bear.

Mike M. · 03-05-2009, 04:00 PM

Could someone please give me an update on the current snow depth in the Alton area? I'm thinking about taking a hike around some of the Islands tomorrow or this weekend and I need to know if snowshoes will be necessary. Thank you in advance!

kayakn · 03-05-2009, 11:08 PM

Would recommend snowshoes. Have not been out on the lake since last snow. Will venture out at some point tomorrow, weather cooperating with my snowshoes. It's still winter! Hopefully, not too much rain coming... Enjoy...

02-12-2009, 09:44 PM	#1
escaped from NJ Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 44 Thanks: 59 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Walking to Little Bear from Harilla's We plan to walk to our cottage on Little Bear on Saturday, Feb 14, leaving from Harilla's. Can anybody report on the conditions of the ice in that area? Sure would appreciate it.

02-12-2009, 10:05 PM	#2
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	escaped from NJ.... I would check back here often before you try. Lots of slush out on the Lake at this time, needs to freeze back up between now and the 14th. Could be hairy even so. I wish that I had more favorable news for you, but at this time I do not. Stay safe. __________________ *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

02-16-2009, 05:40 PM	#5
escaped from NJ Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 44 Thanks: 59 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Had a great weekend! Thanks for the feedback. We just got back from a great weekend on the lake. The walk from Harilla's to Little Bear was easy but would have been dangerous without the Yaktrax on as the ice was slick. Watched several cars drive back and forth from Harilla's all the way down the north side of Little Bear.

02-13-2009, 07:11 PM	#4
kayakn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Laconia Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Watched a full size SUV drive out to Rattlesnake this afternoon! That's right! They went very slowly. Ice as far as one can see. Some very hard crusts of snow. Good luck to all & have a great weekend!

03-05-2009, 04:00 PM	#6
Mike M. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Could someone please give me an update on the current snow depth in the Alton area? I'm thinking about taking a hike around some of the Islands tomorrow or this weekend and I need to know if snowshoes will be necessary. Thank you in advance!

03-05-2009, 11:08 PM	#7
kayakn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Laconia Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Would recommend snowshoes. Have not been out on the lake since last snow. Will venture out at some point tomorrow, weather cooperating with my snowshoes. It's still winter! Hopefully, not too much rain coming... Enjoy...