Topic: Loon Mountain NH

[Baileycrone]

My first time there. Where to stay? any recommendations?  or to avoid??  thoughts??  thanks 

[Fraoch]

There's a great B&B in Sugar Hill called the Homestead - about a 20 minute drive from Loon.  Hopefully he'll still be open - if you decide to go this route, tell Paul I sent you (I've stayed there before, and my Mom stays there all the time).

[nhpiper]

Word to the wise, the reservations usually start filling up around this time. Might want to secure something soon or you may have
to stay outside of the Lincoln area, which tends to to be cheaper if you want to save some $$.  The Lincoln/Woodstock folk tend
to price-gouge us for the Highland Games weekend.

MarkO

[PaddyJJ]

try for the lakes region, its only another 45 minutes up 93, tilton, laconia, alton area, theres plenty of places to stay then, and its offseason for them.  only issue u may have is if NHHG is on a loudons nascar weekend race (ps nascar sux).

[Karen]

I have stayed at three different places...

Lost River Valley Campground in one of their very simple camping cottages with 2 rooms- one with a desk and full sized bed and other with a bunk bed. They do have electricity and as it can be cold at night you can request a heater...found out they had them as we were checking out after two freezing nights huddled under layers and layers of blankets.

Franconia Notch Motel- much more "civilized" cottages with your own bathroom, fridge, two bedrooms, cable tv and heat. Owners are very friendly and accommodating. My only complaint was the heater was quite loud and would wake us in the night with awful noises, but hey we were warm!!

Indian Head Resort is my favorite of the three. They have shuttles that pick you up and bring you right to Loon. Rooms are pretty decent, nothing fancy and they have all common amenities. Just a fun atmosphere and some great mountain views!!

Loon is a BLAST, be prepared for crowds though!! BTW each of these I mentioned are very close to Loon. Hope this helps!! 

[Mary]

So does anyone camp at NHHG? If so where? Somewhere we could bring a camper....?

[MacMutt]

So does anyone camp at NHHG? If so where? Somewhere we could bring a camper....?

heheheheheh changes on the wind!!
 

[Mary]

heheheheheh changes on the wind!!
 

Well its a done deal actually now. A cabin already rented at the Lost River Valley Camp ground. ......verwwy interesting. lol.

Anyone else staying here?

[PaddyJJ]

comin up to NH huh, thats kewl mary , theres no camping on the mtn like GFM cuz its a ski area but theres plenty of spots real near it to camp.  cabin sounds better though, you'd want it after a long day on the mtn at loon, not as much shade like GFM has.

[PaddyJJ]

i live within an hour of it so its in my backyard haven't missed a highland games in 15yrs at loon.

[MacMutt]

Rut roh meeow ree!!! 

[dmslsfly]

Make sure you bring WARM WOOLIES!!! The nights are really damp&cold. The days are comfortable to mildly hot but if your going to attend the fri. or sat. night concerts you'll definately NEED warmer clothes. Those cabins have fireplaces or electric heaters if I remember correctly to accomodate the cooler weather. I also live within an hour of Loon Mtn. this will be my 7th yr. If anyone is interrested I had posted a Loon weather,interest&stay list with lots of links in it. Just let me know & I can re~post again with all the latest info. Im always lQQking for an excuse to do a long sunday aftermoon drive...with picnic included ;}

[MacMutt]

orrrrrrrrrrrrrrr yoou can get embarrassingly drunk and you wont feel a thing!! take my word on that one...it works! 

[emaNoN]

orrrrrrrrrrrrrrr yoou can get embarrassingly drunk and you wont feel a thing!! take my word on that one...it works! 

My flask fits into my coat pocket....  You should be able to find me; the coat is hard to miss.   

[dmslsfly]

<<<HOOT>>> SJ are you thinking of another trip way up here this fall??? &    ummm...guess I find me a jacket with larger pockets...if this yr is anything like last... even though I had a ticket & wknd. pass the lines started bout 3hrs. before the tent opened... I LUV yur suggestion    

[MacMutt]

<<<HOOT>>> SJ are you thinking of another trip way up here this fall??? &    ummm...guess I find me a jacket with larger pockets...if this yr is anything like last... even though I had a ticket & wknd. pass the lines started bout 3hrs. before the tent opened... I LUV yur suggestion    

heheheh airfare bought and paid for!!!  Lydia and I will be flying in on the Fri mornin!  wheeeeeeeee now to find me a bag with a hidden bottom compartment! Connie!?! you still got that one??? 

[singlemaltkiller]

Make sure you bring WARM WOOLIES!!! The nights are really damp&cold. The days are comfortable to mildly hot but if your going to attend the fri. or sat. night concerts you'll definately NEED warmer clothes. Those cabins have fireplaces or electric heaters if I remember correctly to accomodate the cooler weather. I also live within an hour of Loon Mtn. this will be my 7th yr. If anyone is interrested I had posted a Loon weather,interest&stay list with lots of links in it. Just let me know & I can re~post again with all the latest info. Im always lQQking for an excuse to do a long sunday aftermoon drive...with picnic included ;}

I recall when "the band that shall not be named" played one year at the games, it was so hot people were passing out.  So as they say in new england "if ya don't like the weathah wait five minutes, it'll change"

[dmslsfly]

OMG <<<HOOT>>> SJ pleeeese make sure u say heyy    !!!    SMK I hav'nt met u yet think I seen u there last yr. though&ur right bout the weather it can b d**n annoying at times but I think the passing out was not caused by warm weather night time temps. musta been somthing else .

[singlemaltkiller]

I'm easy to spot.  I'm the one wearing the T-shirt that says "I am the Singlemaltkiller" on the front.  (Davy is the only other person in the world who has one).

[PaddyJJ]

i'm thinkin of gettin a shirt made thats unique in design also, still haven't decided, on the final version, maybe i'll make a couple or 3.
 
 

[sas]

Just posing a question.

I believe that there are a number of folks from points south who haven't been to NHHG. Is there a thought to have a Meet & Greet? 

If so, I would suggest the Piper's Pub (assuming they still have it) on Saturday.

[MacMutt]

Just posing a question.

I believe that there are a number of folks from points south who haven't been to NHHG. Is there a thought to have a Meet & Greet? 

If so, I would suggest the Piper's Pub (assuming they still have it) on Saturday.

Sas...I think thats a great idea!!!!   And just to add to that...  (insert shameless plug)  I should have copies of my novel with me at Loon.  If youre  wanting a print version let me know! 

[GardenMiss]

Sas...I think thats a great idea!!!!   And just to add to that...   (insert shameless plug)  I should have copies of my novel with me at Loon.  If youre  wanting a print version let me know! 

I'm letting you know. 

[MacMutt]

I'm letting you know. 

Sweeeeeeeeet! 

[singlemaltkiller]

Sas...I think thats a great idea!!!!   And just to add to that...   (insert shameless plug)  I should have copies of my novel with me at Loon.  If youre  wanting a print version let me know! 

Me too!