----------- March 24, 2010 -----------
Prize Calendar Update:
This calendar was very successful for CNHSC - a big THANK YOU goes out to Marron for her hard work on pulling this all together. THANKS MARRON!
Also, Thank you to all the businesses that donated
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to everyone that purchased tickets!
We have notified all the winners so far - Click here for the list through 3/21.
CNHSC's official drawer pulling
some of the winning tickets!
Thanks Tim for hosting us so we could spend
an afternoon selling raffle tickets!
The chili was wonderful :-)
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----------- February 25, 2010 -----------
For those of you that do not live here and are wondering...our snowfall was no where close to the predicted 10-16 inches! The couple inches that did fall (maybe 6 up in the high country) has been melting and washed away by the heavy rain that we are experiencing today. My yard is all grass with puddles ~ more like a mid-summer's rainstorm than late February.
I wish I had something better to report :-(
Next SNOWBLAST and Email check will be early next week when we draw the first round of prizes for our March Prize Calendar.
------------- February 17, 2010 -----------
Unfortunately mother nature didn't bring us as much snow as we wanted during yesterday's storm...only a couple inches here in the low country. No report yet as to how many flakes fell in the higher elevations. Watch the blog, I am sure someone will update when they can. That said, we are cancelling the Family Fun Day that was scheduled for this coming Saturday. BUT we have an alternative for you!
Stop by The Sunset Grill between 2pm & 5pm
this coming Saturday, February 20th.
If you purchase a
CNHSC prize calendar you will receive a cup of Tim's famous Chili, compliments of The Sunset Grill. A couple CNHSC officers will be there to greet you. We will have our prize calendars (see link above), maps, hats, and some CNHSC gear. So come on out and visit for a couple hours! You'll meet some great new people and take a chance on some really fabulous prizes from our
generous local merchants.
We just couldn't do it without them!
P.s. Check out the club store (link is top right) If there's a specific item of clothing you are interested in - shoot me an email @ etibbetts1@msn.com with your desired item, size, etc. If I have it I will let you know, or give you alternative choices, and bring it with me to The Sunset Grill on Saturday.
A BIG Thank You goes out to Tim @ The Sunset Grill
for accomodating CNHSC on such short notice. You're the Best!
--------- January 24, 2010 ---------
I hope you all had a chance to get out this weekend before the rain comes. The forecast is for heavy rain and winds starting tonight and tomorrow. Knowing this was coming we rode! I logged in excess of 200 miles in the past couple days on CNHSC and surrounding club trails and all were in good shape! No telling what damage this rain will do, depends on how much actually falls and how warm it really gets. In any case, do your snow dance (or any other crazy snow ritual you may have) and hopefully we will get some snow SOON to replace what will be lost.
In the meantime, take a chance on some great prizes! Check out our prize calendar and get those tickets mailed in.
The link is directly above at the top of the page.
Here's a picture of a close encounter with a Moose on the trail about a week ago. One sled made it by him, he spun around in the trail, and was obviously very surprised and anxious. He just stood in the trail not knowing what he wanted to do next. He kept looking up at the sled that made it past him, then would look back at us. A couple minutes passed and eventually he decided to let us through and slowly walked off the trail.
You never know what will be around the next corner....
--------- January 14, 2010 ---------
Mark your calendars
- CNHSC FAMILY FUN DAY -
February 20th, 2010
Word Scramble leaving from Campton Fire Station Parking area
(more details to come on SNOWBLAST and right here on the site)
--------- January 12, 2010 ---------
Wow! 2010. Seems the discussion is whether to say "twenty ten" or "two thousand ten"? Here at CNSHC we're ready no matter what you decide to say...We are excited to see just what 2010 has in store for us!
We have been busy grooming, adding new trail intersection markers to make it easier to navigate CNHSC's trail system. These new markers will be incorporated into our trail map next time it goes to print. Our generous local merchants have donated some great prizes for our prize calendar which will be on sale VERY soon. Prizes will be drawn during the month of March. We are hoping for YOUR help in selling the calendars. The prizes are not just for snowmobilers, they pretty much apply to anyone & everyone. Also, tomorrow night at our meeting we will try to plan a couple
CNHSC Family Fun Days.
If you are available to help out in any way, please stop by the Campton School on Wednesday, 1/13 at 7pm. It doesn't need to be a lot of time: It could be an extra hand putting up signs, trail patrol, or helping out at the Family Fun Days. So come on out and get involved! You'll enjoy lifetime friendships that evolve because YOU are involved.
Check out our "Links" page often for the listing of businesses that support our sport. Please patronize them whenever possible.
Be safe and have fun!
--------- December 31, 2009 ---------
What a great year 2009 was for CNHSC! We added a second groomer, we received the award for Best trails in Grafton County, then received the Volunteers of the Year Award from the Waterville Valley Chamber of Commerce. I just want to say "Thank you" to everyone that volunteers their time to our club - YOU are the reason we are so successful!
With a storm coming in this weekend we are very excited here @ CNHSC to see just how much we'll get. Please remember even with the new snow that the RR tracks will not open till Monday, 1/4/10. Also that the trail riding is still early season riding so be extra cautious.
Please be safe as you head out to New Year's festivities with your friends and families. We are looking forward to a great 2010, what can the CNHSC team accomplish this year? Stay tuned to Snowblast and the CNHSC blog for all the latest information. We are updating the blog (as we did last year) with all the latest trail and grooming information.
Happy New Year from CNHSC!
--------- December 18, 2009 ---------
CNHSC Trails are open for the season!
For the past few days we have been out with the groomers using our customized compactors on the trails to pack a good base. It has been ideal weather for packing as we are in a cold snap right now.
Please be extra cautious as it is early riding and snow coverage isn't deep yet. This list is not all-inclusive by any means, but some considerations to keep in mind are:
1. THE BOG is questionable at this point as to whether it's frozen - If you make the decision to risk it - proceed with caution - many people have gone through the bog in the early season.
2. RR TRACKS do not open till early January - STAY OFF - and stay tuned for exact opening date.
3. There could be OPEN WATER BARS.
4. STINSON LAKE ROAD is being plowed - there is a logging operation so logging trucks are using the road. YIELD to them.
5. Most FALLEN BRANCHES & TREES have been cleared from the trail but there could be more, it's been very windy here - please, if you come across any, help out the groomer operators and move them off the trails for us.
Be Safe and have fun!
--------- December 14, 2009 ---------
I have posted the pictures and speech from the Volunteer of the Year Award to our Gallery pages. Click here to view. We have been blessed with early snow here in CNHSC country, we have had a great fall with a bunch of successful trailwork parties. Thank you to everyone that gave up their Saturdays to help us keep our trails in great shape. The trails should be opening very soon. As soon as I get the official word on the opening of the trails I'll be sure to let you all know. Stay tuned to SnowBlast for the latest info.
Don't forget the blog! This is a great place to "chat" about trails, experiences, etc. Please do remember that content is not monitored 24/7 so post appropriately. The link and instructions for the blog are on the right hand side of this page.
October 8, 2009
~ Volunteers of the Year Award ~
CNHSC has been awarded Volunteers of the Year from the Waterville Valley Chamber of Commerce. The award will be presented at the Chamber Awards night on Friday, 10/16/09. If you are interested in attending please contact the Chamber directly at 603-726-3804 to purchase your ticket. The theme for the evening is Margaritaville, and if you have a group of 8 - you can reserve a table. Ask them if you can be seated next to CNHSC's table of Officers & Directors.
Congrats and Thanks to all our hard working volunteers, this is a great honor. We're rollin' in the right direction - two groomers strong - and remember our award last year for best trails in Grafton County.
CNHSC is the Best!!
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September 27, 2009
It's that time again... your membership dues are due. If you haven't already remitted, please click here for the dues invoice. Please complete and mail just as soon as possible to be sure you have your membership cards by the time you register your sled. NOTE - Please remember we are volunteers - allow at least a 2-3 week turnaround for your cards. Don't wait till the last minute.
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September 13, 2009
Season Begins!
It's official - our season here @ CNHSC has begun. We had our meeting the other night @ Campton School with good attendance. Our trail work parties are scheduled every other Saturday, leaving Dirt Designs Shop @ 8:00am. This year the club will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and water for work party lunches. If there's anything else you require feel free to bring it along with you. Mark your calendars for the following Saturdays:
September 12
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 7
Choko Clothing available @ Work Wear!
Work Wear in the Campton Plaza will be carrying Choko this season. Stop by their Rotten Boot Contest on September 26th to see the Choko offerings (click here for flyer). Outdoor Performance Plus will also be there.
$$$ New Fundraiser this year: $$$
We are going to do a calendar fundraiser for the month of February. The calendar and prizes will be figured out by November so we can send it out and you can buy your chances. If you have a gift certificate or new item you could donate for a prize please contact Elaine @ 726-4373.
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July 20, 2009
J. Terrence Forbes - In Sympathy
1933-2009
It is with deep sympathy that I write this update, J. Terrence Forbes, a longtime, loyal, and active club member has passed away. Terry held many positions with CNHSC over the years. When he joined the club it was called the Bottom Bumpers. Terry would always be there for whatever the club needed. His many volunteer efforts included Board of Director, Treasurer, Trailwork volunteer, parking attendant at our Haunted Hayrides and also when CNHSC assisted Neighborfest with the gate and parking. Every time you saw him at a club event he was wearing his CNHSC logo proudly. He was caring and always asked how you were doing and what would we be doing next. We will miss him greatly.
We miss you Terry.
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May 21st, 2009
CNHSC is the BEST!
Last night at our Grafton County meeting, CNHSC was awarded the best trails in Grafton County for the 2008-09 season.
Click here to see the award!
A big word of "Thanks" goes out to all our dedicated groomers that were out there grooming the trails into the night. While we were sleeping, they were working their magic with our gifts from mother nature!!
You deserve this award - Thank You!!
What a great season - I hope everyone enjoyed the snowy winter we had. THANK YOU to everyone that makes this club the success that it is!! It is all thanks to our volunteers that help with administrative work like memberships and paying bills, to our groomer operators grooming into the late night, and the work that it takes to get new trails approved and built, all the way to those that help with club events and offer up donations. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
HELP PLEASE - Please check out the April newsletter posted to the right. We are extremely close to paying off the new Pisten Bully and we need your help...Could you pay your membership just a couple months early this year? Our year does run from July through June but we usually wait till the fall when everyone's mind is starting to wander toward riding.
- Update -
Some of you may have read the article by DRED in last months snowtraveller that caused quite a bit of confusion. The article mentioned a groomer out during the day in Central NH and stated that wasn't the best or safest time to be out grooming.
Quite a few of you inquired with questions about why would they target our club in that way -why wouldn't they contact us directly? I personally contacted DRED and they were not referring to our club - they were referring to the geographical location - the central part of the state. A correction/clarification will be printed in the next issue of the snowtraveller.
Have a great Summer!!
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