Alton Bay

David531 · 03-01-2009, 08:27 AM

Hi,

I spoke to someone yesterday that said a man went through the ice around Alton Bay a few days ago, and got out.

Any one know more about that.?

We've been in and out of Alton Bay a lot the last month so am wondering if there's a a place we should avoid...

I'd heard about a big preasure ridge, but it must have subsided by the time we came through.

Cheers, David

David531 · 03-01-2009, 08:40 AM

It's me again.

A 9 year old had to tell me to Google it.
Maybe I just need more coffee.

We found the following:

ALTON, N.H.—An Alton, N.H., man is safe after his snowmobile crashed through ice on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Alton Fire Capt. Ed Consentino said the man broke through the ice late Thursday night and struggled at least 15 minutes in the water before pulling himself out.

He spent the night in an unlocked summer cottage on Little Mark Island and was there when authorities were called Friday morning after another snowmobiler found his machine stuck in a hole in the ice.

Searchers found the man in the cottage. He was cold, but otherwise okay. His name was not released.

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But it doesn't tell us about Bubblers, current etc...

2 concerns are driving at nite and alone.

Cheers, David

upthesaukee · 03-01-2009, 09:01 AM

This is one of two incidents out near Little Mark. The other was a snowmobile that hit a pressure ridge close to Little Mark as well, which had not been there the day before when he had gone by.

A mutual friend of his told me Friday that he ended up going to Dartmouth, and evidently has some pretty serious injuries, which evidently were not as readily apparent immediately after the initial accident.

David531 · 03-01-2009, 09:15 AM

Hi UpTheSaukee,

It's amazing how fast something like a preasure ridge can come up in certain light conditions. Flat untouched snow on a cloudy day can really mess with depth perception too. It helps me to find some contour, whether it's someone elses tracks or blown snow with some texture...

Cheers, David

XCR-700 · 03-01-2009, 10:51 AM

Clearly you have to keep you eyes open and be alert all the time.

Snowmobiling is a demanding activity and there are times where you lulled into a sense of comfort, but you really have to fight it because if your moving, you have to be in full control of the machine and have all your senses operating at their peek.

Whats the old boy scout motto,,, "be prepared"

I was most impressed with the rope and life preserver you had on your sled David, looks like a good idea for lake running.

GH

03-01-2009, 08:27 AM	#1
David531 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Governor's Island Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alton Bay Hi, I spoke to someone yesterday that said a man went through the ice around Alton Bay a few days ago, and got out. Any one know more about that.? We've been in and out of Alton Bay a lot the last month so am wondering if there's a a place we should avoid... I'd heard about a big preasure ridge, but it must have subsided by the time we came through. Cheers, David

03-01-2009, 08:40 AM	#2
David531 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Governor's Island Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Alton Bay It's me again. A 9 year old had to tell me to Google it. Maybe I just need more coffee. We found the following: ALTON, N.H.—An Alton, N.H., man is safe after his snowmobile crashed through ice on Lake Winnipesaukee. Alton Fire Capt. Ed Consentino said the man broke through the ice late Thursday night and struggled at least 15 minutes in the water before pulling himself out. He spent the night in an unlocked summer cottage on Little Mark Island and was there when authorities were called Friday morning after another snowmobiler found his machine stuck in a hole in the ice. Searchers found the man in the cottage. He was cold, but otherwise okay. His name was not released. ------ But it doesn't tell us about Bubblers, current etc... 2 concerns are driving at nite and alone. Cheers, David

03-01-2009, 09:01 AM	#3
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,597 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,454 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	Close to Little Mark Island This is one of two incidents out near Little Mark. The other was a snowmobile that hit a pressure ridge close to Little Mark as well, which had not been there the day before when he had gone by. A mutual friend of his told me Friday that he ended up going to Dartmouth, and evidently has some pretty serious injuries, which evidently were not as readily apparent immediately after the initial accident. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-01-2009, 09:15 AM	#4
David531 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Governor's Island Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Preasure Ridges Hi UpTheSaukee, It's amazing how fast something like a preasure ridge can come up in certain light conditions. Flat untouched snow on a cloudy day can really mess with depth perception too. It helps me to find some contour, whether it's someone elses tracks or blown snow with some texture... Cheers, David

03-01-2009, 10:51 AM	#5
XCR-700 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 757 Thanked 538 Times in 313 Posts	Clearly you have to keep you eyes open and be alert all the time. Snowmobiling is a demanding activity and there are times where you lulled into a sense of comfort, but you really have to fight it because if your moving, you have to be in full control of the machine and have all your senses operating at their peek. Whats the old boy scout motto,,, "be prepared" I was most impressed with the rope and life preserver you had on your sled David, looks like a good idea for lake running. GH