Looking for an outoor skating spot to go to for breaks at work. Does anyone skate on Lake Dunmore? I'm not about to go out and try to skate anywhere that may be dangerous. I really wish the Bristol rink was open!
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bakerton t1_j6srmeb wrote
Footie57 OP t1_j6ss12u wrote
I plan to skate there for sure! Mostly looking for a place that I can go to any time of day!
JoeKnotbush t1_j6t4qgf wrote
Lake dunmore had open water last week. The shallower parts freeze quicker, the south end and west side. The east side from Branbury to the north cove was still unfrozen early last week.
Middlebury has an ice rink.
GraniteGeekNH t1_j6t6lmr wrote
On my local lake I wait for the ice fisherfolk to go out and auger some holes. They mess up the ice but theyre the best certainty around.
ResponsibleExcuse727 t1_j6tjhpj wrote
Was just at Dunmore yesterday. That’s a no go. Proctor is a little far but worth the trip. Not sure on vergennes. (I believe that have strange hours)
Dont_Panic-42 t1_j6tkmme wrote
Proctor’s ground hasn’t been cold enough to lay down firm ice. They’ve only been able to open once this season. Hopefully after this cold front that will change.
ResponsibleExcuse727 t1_j6tkxkj wrote
Really? Only once. Happened to be the one day I looked on their fb. That’s a shame I love that rink
Dont_Panic-42 t1_j6tlfty wrote
It’s an awesome rink and run by amazing people. They’re also open in the summer for roller skating.
ResponsibleExcuse727 t1_j6tmfkt wrote
They just posted they will be open this Saturday!
Dont_Panic-42 t1_j6tn17t wrote
Awesome!!!! I’ll be there with my family.
ResponsibleExcuse727 t1_j6tpmwn wrote
Stay warm! Gonna be a cold one
Dont_Panic-42 t1_j6tvk13 wrote
RMTWHODAT t1_j6v9l8n wrote
Be careful on the open ice friends. I don't believe it's that safe this year. Maybe this weekend. I might be over cautious but for me it's better than trying to be Wim Hof with heavy close on. Peace ✌️
Footie57 OP t1_j6vmfsv wrote
Thanks for the pointers guys! I will always err on the side of caution when it comes to any water more than waist deep. Its just not worth the risk.
I went up to vergennes to skate a bit today. Nice little setup there, even if the hours are a bit weird. Although it makes sense they are only open after school let's out. I heard that they use the ice for gym class.
rufustphish t1_j6w62g2 wrote
Does it have to be outside? The rink in Middlebury has public skate times
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Footie57 OP t1_j6x9td8 wrote
I skate there often! I was just looking for an outdoor place that I could go any time
Unique-Public-8594 t1_j6sje77 wrote
Always smart to be thinking about safety when it comes to ice skating on lakes, ponds, and rivers.
With a high today of 20 degrees in Middlebury, I’m pretty sure lakes and ponds would be solid and thick. River currents can be a problem. Lake Champlain freezes more slowly but Dunmore. Not sure why you are concerned.
The bigger obstacle might be too much snow. Do they plow/clear it?