Alton Bay Runway 2020

ishoot308 · 01-31-2020, 04:04 PM

Just heard a report from Paul Larochelle that the opening of the Ice Runway is not looking good and PROBABLY not going to happen this year!

9" of ice measured in front of Shibley's and 6" as you head West down the bay. With the upcoming warm temps Paul is not confident he will get the 12"-14" required to open...

Paul does a great job and he knows what he is doing! Better safe than sorry!

Dan

upthesaukee · 02-07-2020, 04:29 PM

Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway Airport Manager Paul Larochelle announced today that the ice runway would not be opening this winter due to a lack of sufficient ice.

Dave

tis · 02-07-2020, 05:28 PM

That's too bad. I thought today was the last day.

upthesaukee · 02-07-2020, 06:25 PM

It's too bad. Last weekend Paul was trying to remain positive and optimistic, but he knew that the forecast just was not conducive to good ice development.

The ice runway is true labor of love for Paul and his crew of volunteers.

Dave

bigpatsfan · 02-11-2020, 02:20 PM

Is Alton's winter carnival still on for this weekend?

upthesaukee · 02-11-2020, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpatsfan

Is Alton's winter carnival still on for this weekend?

Yes, it is still on. Lots of activities planned.

Dave

ghfromaltonbay · 02-12-2020, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpatsfan

Is Alton's winter carnival still on for this weekend?

Most activities will be in the parking lot instead of on the ice. Several years ago when the ice was thinner too, they had horse drawn wagon rides instead of the sled.

01-31-2020, 04:04 PM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,132 Thanks: 2,351 Thanked 5,157 Times in 2,008 Posts	Alton Bay Runway 2020 Just heard a report from Paul Larochelle that the opening of the Ice Runway is not looking good and PROBABLY not going to happen this year! 9" of ice measured in front of Shibley's and 6" as you head West down the bay. With the upcoming warm temps Paul is not confident he will get the 12"-14" required to open... Paul does a great job and he knows what he is doing! Better safe than sorry! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

02-07-2020, 04:29 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	No ice runway this winter Alton Bay Seaplane Base and Ice Runway Airport Manager Paul Larochelle announced today that the ice runway would not be opening this winter due to a lack of sufficient ice. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-07-2020, 06:25 PM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,589 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,440 Thanked 1,975 Times in 1,076 Posts	Too bad It's too bad. Last weekend Paul was trying to remain positive and optimistic, but he knew that the forecast just was not conducive to good ice development. The ice runway is true labor of love for Paul and his crew of volunteers. Dave __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

02-11-2020, 02:20 PM	#5
bigpatsfan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 86 Thanks: 21 Thanked 15 Times in 9 Posts	Winter Carnival Is Alton's winter carnival still on for this weekend?

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02-07-2020, 05:28 PM	#3
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,643 Thanks: 746 Thanked 1,439 Times in 1,000 Posts	That's too bad. I thought today was the last day.