Fun Event for June 2008

[ridgerunner]

Hello everyone from this windy and snowy mountain!!!
We are considering an event for June 2008 that we would like to get your input for.
This will be a fee event to help raise funds for the Cohos Trail Association. We are looking at having the event at Coleman State Park, the Balsam's Wilderness Ski Lodge, or other suitable place. The fee would include camping, food and drinks. There would be guided hikes, campfires, talks about the trail, etc. We will also solicit area businesses for donations that we can use for prizes and or raffles.
Please let us know what you think, good or bad. Also let us know if you would be interested in attending such an event.

Thank you for your time.

Ridgerunner
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[percy peaks]

An event in late June sounds fine (stay away for black fly season).

I suggest we have an event centered around several things:

1. A guided hike with the founder (who will talk too much).
2. Some sort of barbeque
3. A sing-a-long with guitars, bongos, fiddle, etc.
4. Perhaps an overnight.
5. Perhaps a pancake breakfast.

percy peaks

[jenr]

The event sounds like a great idea. I'd be interested in attending.
Do you have any possible dates yet?

Jen

[MtnGoat2]

The Cohos Trail Association

10th Anniversary Summer Celebration

June 20 - 21 - 22, 2008

Sportsman's Lodge & Cabins on Big Diamond Pond
1355 Diamond Pond Road
Stewartstown, New Hampshire 03576
603-237-5211

CLUB EVENTS:

• Guided Hikes
  
• BBQ
  
• Saturday Evening Entertainment by 'The Folk Tree'
  
• Slideshow Presentation
  
• 'Windows To The Wild' Presentation
  
• Fishing
  
• Horseshoes
  
• Volleyball
  
• Kayaking
  
• Canoeing
  
• Boating
  
• Entertainment by 'Kim Nilsen'- Guitar
  
• Pancake Breakfast
  
• Plus a whole lot more!...

WHO'S INVITED?

ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN THE COHOS TRAIL - HIKERS, FAMILIES, OR THOSE JUST PLAIN CURIOUS

WHERE CAN WE STAY?

The Sportsman's Lodge & Cabins have been long-time supporters of The Cohos Trail and have agreed to let us have our Annual Meeting and Get-together at their awesome place on Big Diamond Pond which boasts some of the largest Cusk and Lake Trout in the State of New Hampshire!

The Sportsman's Lodge & Cabins are offering attendee's discounted rates for this fun event:

• $35.00 per person - rooms with shared bath across the hall (All Taxes are included in this rate!)
  
  
• $45.00 per person - rooms with private baths (All Taxes included)
  
  
• $15.00 per campsite (Showers available inside - bring your linens and towels) (All taxes included)
  
  
  Please call ahead for reservations at 603-237-5211 - (Call early if you'd like a room because they'll fill up fast!)
  
  

If you'd like to set up 'camp' at Coleman State Park, please call early to make reservations by calling: 603-237-5382
Coleman State Park has 30 primitive tent sites, restrooms and a dump station that can accommodate self-contained RV's (No hook-ups).

AGENDA

FRIDAY - JUNE 20: - Arrival - Check-In & Set-up - Free Time

SATURDAY - JUNE 21:

Guided Hike with Kim Nilsen & Peter Castine ------------9:00 a.m.
(Note: Bring a day pack, water, snack & bug dope!)

Spaghetti Feed -------------------------------------------------12:30 p.m.

Slideshow Presentation with Kim Nilsen ------------------2:00 p.m.

Barbeque on the lawn -----------------------------------------5:30 p.m.

Entertainment by 'The Folk Tree' -----------------------7-9:00 p.m.

'Windows To The Wild' Presentation ---Playing throughout the day!

Guitarist, Kim Nilsen ----------------Whenever the spirit moves him

SUNDAY - JUNE 22:

Pancake Breakfast ------------------------------------------------7:00 a.m.

Free time - Explore the many trails around Sportsman's Lodge - Go Kayaking - Play Horseshoes - Volleyball - or Go fishing (Available to rent" 12ft. Aluminum boat with trolling motor, 14ft. Aluminum boat with trolling motor, 2 kayaks & 2 canoes)

DIRECTIONS TO SPORTSMAN'S

FROM BOSTON, MA:
Take I-93 through Franconia Notch to Exit 35 onto Route 3 North to Twin Mountain. Continue on Route 3 to Colebrook Center - Take a right onto Route 26 East. Go 7 miles to Diamond Pond Rd (on left)... Follow for 7 miles (watch for Sportsman's Signs)...1 mile past Coleman State Park

FROM HARTFORD, CT:
Take I-91 North to St. Johnbury, VT. Take 2 East to Lancaster, NH. Turn onto Route 3 North to Colebrook Center. Take a right onto Route 26 East...Go 7 miles to the Diamond Pond Road (on left) - Follow for 7 miles (watch for signs)...1 mile past Coleman State Park

FROM PORTLAND, ME:
Take I-95 North to Exit 11 at Gray, Me...Take Route 26 West through Grafton Notch into Errol, NH...Stay on Route 26 through Dixville Notch and 5 miles past the Balsams Grand Resort, turn right onto Diamond Pond Road (on right)...Follow for 7 miles (watching for signs)...1 mile past Coleman State Park.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT 603-538-6777 OR 603-363-8902 FOR MORE INFORMATION