An hour north of Concord New Hampshire (the Capitol of New Hampshire) you enter the White Mountains National Forest. Loon Mountain Ski resort is on the southern boundry of the White Mountains Range, North is Cannon Mountain Ski Area owned by the state, Bretton Woods at the famous Mount Washington Hotel, and northern Coos County where snowmobiling is the winter sport of choice. To our East is North Conway with it’s outlet shopping and further east the state of Maine is less than an hour away. To our west the Connecticut River Valley and the state of Vermont is less than an hour away. To our South is the Lakes Region with Lake Winnipesauke and Squam Lake made famous by the movie “On Golden Pond” also less than an hour away. Boston and Montreal Canada are about two and a half hours north or south from the White Mountains National Forest.

Life in the great white north is still convenient to many of the regional hot-spots but many that settle here find little reason to venture to far from thier newly adopted vacation and retirement life styles and scenery, and why would you leave such a place?

Adirondack Style homes and Condominiums under construction designed with ski home access from the new South Mountain Ski Slopes.

TerraMesa Resorts formed by Macfarlan Capital Partners to manage : The Hollows, The Waters, Point West, Bear Lake Reserve and South Peak Resort at Loon Mountain. With 3 resorts in Texas, one in North Carolina, and one in New Hampshire this was a strong move to acquire some spectacular high end luxury resorts.

These Luxury Resorts were purchased from Centex Destination Properties, all five feature either lake front, ocean front or River-frontage, with the Loon’s resort also offering ski to your door accommodations. Family vacations in beautiful communities, emphasizing amenities that bring relatives and friends together for moments to cherish and holidays to look forward to year-round. Not just a weekend getaway but a lifestyle for you, your children and someday your grand-children creating the opportunity to reconnect & recreate.

Search: land, homes, and condo listings at www.alpinelakes.com custom homes www.cargillconstruction.com

The resort recently announced a month-long close down for spring renovations. After last year’s 2.5 million dollar upgrade to the existing building plus new indoor fitness center; this latest plan calls for a mud season shut down to complete the balance of the project. The resort will continue to take reservatiosn for the summer/fall seasons and plan for a “Grand Reopening” celebration prior to the start of the summer season. Common area updates will further enhance the value of the condo ownership. Rivergreen Resort features water frontage on teh Pemigewasset River spectacular views of the South Mountain slop of Loon Ski area and direct access across the bridge to the new South Peak Resort lifts and a new down hill terrain. Visit the on line site at www.rivergreenresort.com

For sales information see www.alpinelakes.com

The Town of Woodstock New Hampshire, First granted in 1763 was originally named “Peeling”less than 250 years later Woodstock Boasts a booming population of 1,140 (according to the latest census numbers).

The above picture was taken from upper Grandview Drive in the center of Woodstock.

The area offers some wonderful recreational choices including Mirror lake (public beach), the Jack O”Lantern Golf resort, The Pemigewasset River, Lost River Caves (attraction) and an abundance of hiking trails at the foot of the White Mountain National Forest.

Special events are included on the local chamber of commerce site: www.lincolnwoodstock.com and vary throughout the year.

For a taste of New England charm visit the center of town where you’ll find art and crafts, the Cascades Park and river walk. You can stroll to the Woodstock Station and brew pub, where you are only a stranger once and considered a local on your second trip. Great town, warm atmosphere and 3 miles to Loon Mountain Ski Resort.

There has been a surge of activity in the White Mountain’s raw land category recently. I attribute it to long term family planning and some cashing out of the stock market. These buyers seam to favor the long-term stability of real estate. I see great value in purchasing low caring cost property with an eye towards future development. No question the land has to have something attractive about it, which is to say not just any land is going to go right out the door. The keys are close to a recreational resort, nice views and water if possible this is a winning combination.

I have multiple land lots closing over the next 3 months and I’m very encouraged by this activity. It helps that I am up-to speed on the latest development, planning board, and shore land protection issues.

Steve Loynd, Managing Broker
Alpine Lakes Realty
Lincoln Office
steve@alpinelakes.com

According to the Realtors MLS data for sales in the towns of Lincoln and Woodstock the gross number of condominium sales were down in 2007 compared to 2006. But when we add the South Peak Development (not reported in the Realtors Data), the gross number of sales is only off by 12% from 2006 and the average selling price is actually up about 12% over the prior year (net affect no gain or loss).

The number of land sales and home sales are virtually tied over the past 2 years. The number of sale for condos, homes and land closed in 2006 were 225 and 198 in 2007. The only bad news is the number of days on the market has increased by 23% (about 40 days longer to sell). This bares repeating sales were down 12% (in # of units) but up 12% (in Gross $ value).

So statistically the second home ski properties in and around the most popular resort in New Hampshire have held their values very well. So when market concerns abate and the pent up demand rebounds I feel the unit volume will increase and the days on the market will decease as the pendulum swings the other way.

These numbers are supported by The Registry Review, “New Hampshire’s Statewide Real Estate and Financial Newspaper” www.real-data.com analyzed and Compiled by Steve Loynd / Managing Broker- alpine Lakes Real Estate Co Inc., Lincoln NH.

With the success of the first 60+ home sites sold, phase two is ready for release.

For those that know the lay of the land, the new home sites (22 of them) will be near the old Loon Mountain Riding Stables. For new comers the site is west of the newly opened Pemigewasset Quad Chair Lift. These sites will feature ski home access from the South Mountain slopes at Loon. They will offer views of Mt. Moosilauke to the North West, and be walking distance to Performing art center and the village shops. A river walk and other seasonal activities make this a perfect location for the skier and non-skier alike.

Our parent company Cargill Construction has several homes currently under construction and we would encourage you to view their site for building ideas.

For more information on South Peak Resort or listings near Loon check out our web sites www.alpinelakes.com or www.cargillconstruction.com

This is our back yard let us show you around!!

I was riding up the lift with an older gentleman the other day, making small talk about the whether. I happened to say “boy we have gotten a lot of snow already this year”, to which my companion replied can I tell you a story about how the Native Americans knew how much snow we would get on any given year. Sure I said you have a captured audience for the next 6 minutes.

Here’s how the story goes:
A recent settler to the region was splitting wood for his first winter in America, when the local chief walks by and looks at the pile and says “we gonna have a heepum cold winter.” The settler takes this clue as a warning and sets out to double his efforts. A few days later the chief looks at the man’s pile of wood and says “we gonna have a heepum-heepum cold winter” fearful for his family’s safety again the settler begins to work even harder on cutting and stacking wood for his fire. The third time the Chief walks by he says”we gonna have a Heepum-heepum-heepum cold winter. This time the settler is truly alarmed and asks the chief how he knows the winter is going to be so bad, and the chief says “Indians can tell by how much wood the white man stacks.” (LOL)

Does your expectation create your reality? Someone asked me the other day how’s the market and I said its fine with seasonal adjustments it will be on average this year. This person said, but the papers say the real estate market is awful they told me they read it was down 10%. I said where? He said well across the country, well it’s a good thing I don’t sell across the county. In reality the places than ran up the fastest in the past 10 years like Florida and California are experiencing a price adjustment and when added to the overall picture will tend to adjust the national averages down a bit.

The sellers’ who own 2nd home property we tend to work with sell for a variety of reasons, such as lack of use, the youngest one is starting college, or they are down sizing for retirement. The common theme I hear is we would like to sell but we don’t have to and that seller doesn’t fire sale his vacation property. He’ll use it until it sells and he’ll wait till they have an offer that meets their goal.

So keep stacking the wood, have a cozy fire to stay warm this winter and I’ll see you on the lifts. But remember, people’s perceptions are a funny thing, and I like to think the glass is half full.

Please share your comments with me.
Steve Loynd, Managing Broker
Alpine Lakes Realty - Lincoln, NH

Activities for everyone are available in the White Mountains; consider some of these options for your next trip.

• Alpine Adventures; off road tours, Zip lines and snowmobile 603-745-1919
• Cannon Mt Tramway; 80 passenger tram, Echo lake state park 603-823-8800
• Clarks Trading post; bear shows, gift shop train rides, ice cream 603-745-8913
• Flume Gorge: nature walk through chasms, under view waterfalls 603-745-8391
• Hobo Hills Adventures: Miniature golf, great fun for everyone 603-745-2125
• Loon Mountain Resort; climbing wall, state park, gondola rides 603-745-8111
• Lost River Gorge, Boulder caves, gem mining, boardwalks 603-745-8031
• Whales Tale Water Park, 17 acre park, wave pool and slides 603-745-8810
• White Mt. Motorsports Park; stock car racing summers only 603-745-6727

A host of year-round activities are available through local sporting goods retailers and at Loon Mountain it self these range from: Arts & Crafts, Bicycling, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Rides, Ice Skating, Kayaking, Moose Tours, Paintball, Scenic Tours, and of course Down Hill Skiing.

More info on these activities; www.lincolnwoodstock.com Chamber of Commerce

This is the view from the Tote Road Lift that connects the existing ski slopes at Loon Mountain to the South Mountain slopes.
As you can see the chairs go both ways which is really neat!!

I started skiing loon when I was 12 years old. We road the old orange gondola, were served coco by Sherman Adams as we waited in line for the (then much slower) lifts. I recall sharing the secret message over the fireplace with a first time visitor to Loon, we were cool and had the mountain to ourselves as our playground every weekend. Every so often we would hear stories of the Puffin who lived on the Mountain, the stories came over the old load speaker system. It was rumored that this mythical creature was the cause of many a Childs’ fall when skiing. We knew it wasn’t our lack of ability or leg strength that had caused us to loose our balance in those early days of skiing.

A group of us had a place we would meet in the woods off upper flying fox (behind what I remember as a huge boulder), where we could get out of site from the trails and play hide and go seek in the trees. My favorite trail back then was Seven Brothers, it had the big drop offs that would allow you to get air (and we jumped every place we could take some air). Back in the early 70’s you had the Bear Trap lounge just up the hill from the Octagon base lodge (now the site of the Mountain Club), and you had your choice of a few hotels with restaurants in North Lincoln (Beacon, Woodward’s & the Indian Head) or you could travel over to North Conway for Dinner which is what my family did frequently. As I got a little older we all met at the Barn (later known as the Loon Saloon) back in the late 70’s when the drinking age was 18 and the young ski instructors would bring the party to their house when the barn closed (man those were the days). We had great times growing up at Loon, it became a big part of my decision to attend Plymouth State College (now a University) just half an hour south of my Families Condo at the village of Loon.

Now a new Loon has emerged: But as I meet the kids in the racing program and see them zipping down the slopes (and through the woods) I realize things have stayed the same only a different generation has taken over where I left off. Our parents let us go in the morning to seek out our friends, they never seemed to worry what we were doing unless we missed the last shuttle home. I remember looking out the back window of the Ford Country Squire station wagon as we left Lincoln on Sunday afternoon to return home to Sudbury Mass. The snow banks looked huge to me back then but maybe it really is all the same as it was when we were just little kids.

Share your memories of skiing at Loon and as a child growing up in New Hampshire.

Steve Loynd, Managing Broker
Alpine Lakes - Lincoln, NH.

Centex Destination Properties is working with Loon and developing nearly 400 acres of prime real estate between the mountain and the Pemigewasset River. South Peak Resort on Loon Mountain will be an upscale, four-season mountain destination including private ski-in/ski-out and riverside custom homes and condominiums with premium amenities.

Planned amenities include The South Peak Club, featuring an indoor/outdoor pool pavilion, hot tubs, massage studio, fitness center, theater room, dining facility, and skier services. Hiking and biking trails throughout the resort will offer opportunities to bike or stroll through the woods and along the river, and outdoor fire hearths will become natural outdoor gathering places.

Phase I of the project, which began in November 2005, included infrastructure development and 67 single-family home sites. Market demand remains strong and Phase II development is well underway, highlighted by the introduction of Riverside Terrace Condominiums. The initial Riverside Terrace buildings have been completed, with owners taking occupancy this past summer, and two more buildings are scheduled to be ready for occupancy by mid-winter. South Peak Resort projects an eight- to ten-year build-out for amenities and residences.

Although the rain can dampen the spirit it can also make skiing fast and fun. I took my first run down the Cruiser trail, followed by the Boon run trail the
width of the trails reminded me of western skiing, but the solid surface was decidedly east coast (at least today). I think I will really like these trails when they soften up, and the view of Mt. Moosilauke and the village of Lincoln is worth the trip alone.

If you are a season pass holder the south mountain parking lot is the best kept secret you can park less than 100 feet from the lift and the Pemi base lodge is terrific (inside). No ticket window will keep it for now a pass holder paradise, but access to the slopes from the main ski area is available off the gondola or North Peak Chair, so first tracks can only be had from the Pemi Quad.

Cargill Construction has several homes being constructed in the South Peak Resort and all have ski home access from the Boon Run Trail. What a great place to own a home and skiing is pretty good considering the whether we have had.

Steve at Alpine Lake Real Estate
Loon Mountain Office - Main Street, Lincoln, NH
Steve@AlpineLake.com

Don’t miss the Chili Chllenge at Loon.

The first ever Chili Challenge held at the Village Shops

Saturday, January 19, 2008 (4 pm - 6 pm)

$2.00 per person for up to 10 samples.

Come & taste some of the area’s best chili from restaurant’s to community members! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite!

For more information on upcoming events pleae visit: http://www.lincolnvillageshops.com/vs_cal.htm

This ski house comes with birch bark accents, wood and tile floors as well as a private access trail a walk to the new high-speed quad at South Peak Resort.

Designed and built by Cargill Construction Company out of Campton, New Hampshire, no exspenses were spared to create this luxury mountain home, with all it’s amenities and built in features you would expect in a show-place home.

Call Alpine Lakes Real Estate for an appointment to view, this spectacular house listed at $979,900
Steve@alpinelakes.com

As you know, the South Peak Lincoln Express Quad is open for skiing with two new 8,000 foot groomed intermediate trails. We have over 100 owners in our community already and our first 67-homesite phase is sold out! A handful of owners are now moved into their new homes and we have 17 owners in different stages of Architectural Review for building. We will begin accepting reservations for our Phase II Homesites on January 22nd, 2008, and will offer these sites for Purchase and Sale on January 26th.

Our South Peak Master Plan consists of only a limited amount of homesites in our overall development summary. Some of these Phase II Homesites have ski-back trail access and others have some great short range mountain views. The location is just up from the Riverside condos, along Crooked Mountain Road on the way to the Lincoln Express Quad and Pemi Base Camp area.

LINCOLN, N.H. Against a backdrop of more than two feet of fresh snow this week, New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain officially opened its long-awaited, highly-anticipated South Peak expansion this morning.

Loon Mountain General Manager Rick Kelley was joined by Boyne Resorts’ President of Eastern Operations Stephen Kircher, and town and state officials for the ribbon cutting of the new Lincoln Express high-speed quad.

“This day celebrates the biggest single expansion in the history of Loon Mountain,” said Kelley.
Loon Mountain invested over $13 million over the summer to build South Peak’s two new chairlifts, three new trails and new base area, as well as installing a highly energy-efficient snowmaking system which greatly expands Loon’s snowmaking capacity.

New lifts include Loon’s fourth high-speed lift, the Lincoln Express, that runs from the base to the summit of South Peak, and the Tote Road Quad that carries skiers and riders between the summit of South Peak to the trails and lifts on Loon and North Peak. Fifty acres of new terrain are open this winter. This terrain represents only 35% of the full expansion planned for completion at Loon Mountain in the next few years.

The South Peak expansion makes Loon an even more popular mountain destination for New England vacationers. Loon has long been known for its easy access, big mountain skiing on 2,100′ vertical, snow quality, variety of terrain, award-winning terrain parks, full complement of on-hill programs, and abundance of lodging accommodations and amenities.

“This day celebrates the biggest single expansion in the history of Loon Mountain,” said Kelley. “For 24 years this has been the dream of many at the resort and in the community of Lincoln. I’m extremely proud of what our team has accomplished in finally making the vision of South Peak a reality. This is a momentous occasion for so many people, and an exciting time to be a part of the Loon and Lincoln communities.”

“Boyne USA Resorts is proud to have Loon Mountain as the newest member of our resort family. The opening of South Peak is a huge milestone and really puts Loon into a whole new category of New England skiing. When you combine the vertical, skiable acreage, variety of terrain that Loon has, it clearly offers New Hampshire’s biggest skiing,” said Stephen Kircher, president of Boyne Resorts.

My favorite places to eat, drink and be merry (and some local knowledge) in the Lincoln Woodstock Valley. In No Particular order:

*Woodstock Station (and brew pub) my favorite summer outdoor lunch spot, great home made beer, and can you find local flavor (code for crazy people) and entertainment there www.woodstockinnnh.com 603-745-3951

*Gypsy café bar and grill, eclectic menu, try the specials, good wine list, great home made deserts (made by the owner’s mother) friendly staff, cozy bar great mid week for locals, make a reservation on the weekend or you wouldn’t get a seat. 603-745-4395

* Common Man / Lincoln, get there early if you want to find a couch and sit by the fire place, order the Lobster flat bread appetizer the prime rib is good and the lounge is very comfortable www.thecman.com 603-745-3463

*Gordi’s fish & steak house, Go to the bar after skiing, sports are on the tube, outdoor activities are talked about by people who actually do them (Gordi was on the US ski team) great western facing deck for late day liquids after a day of golf 603-745-6635

*Café Lafayette Dinner Train, limited schedule (no winters) a very cool way to see the country side, and river while having a gourmet meal 745-3500 www.cafelafayette.com

* Chieng Gardens oriental meals and take-out Main Street. Lincoln 745-8612

*Elvio’s Pizzeria great thin crust, excellent soup & salad bar Lincoln 745-8817

Many of the Local hotels feature their own on site restaurants and are open to the public as well for a more comprehensive list try the Lincoln Woodstock Chamber of Commerce

Dance the night away with all the entertainment in town!

Thursdays:
Woodstock Station (starting at 8:30pm) 800-321-3985

Fridays & Saturdays:
Indian Head (starting at 8:00pm) 800-343-8000

Woodstock Station (starting at 9:00pm) 800-321-3985

Beacon Resort (starting at 9:00pm) 800-258-8934

“The Lincoln Express Quad” will be tested by invitation today and a grand-opening ceremony will take place Friday December 21, 2007. Skiers and boarders will have the chance to ride the new chairs and ski brand new terrain before Christmas Vacation.

This is an exciting time for Loon Mountain, South Peak Resort, and the town of Lincoln it’s been 22 years in the making and from what I have seen you wouldn’t be disappointed. Alpine Lakes Real Estate has a limited number of slope side homes sites for sale and we would be thrilled to help you with your dream house.

Contact Alpine Lakes Realty for more info @ www.alpinelakes.com

Why come for just a few hours when you can experience all the best this perfect winter destination has to offer every day. The Lincoln area is New England’s finest winter destination. Where else will you find two incredible ski areas within 10 minutes of each other? You can enjoy one of New England’s most popular resorts, Loon Mountain and also ski the challenging terrain of the historic Cannon Mountain - it will be memorable. This region boasts some of the finest dining in New England with more than 30 restaurants to choose from.

If skiing isn’t your thing, how about snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or hiking? How about the new Zip Line experience at Alpine Adventures - it’s open all year long.

Exceptional value, private location (abuts State forest Land) and move-in condition. These are the key elements being offered at Alpine Village. Offering a proven on-site rental program which allows owners to make this three-level Townhouse their primary home, second home or rental income property. We are presently listing a furnished 3-bedroom for $199,900 which includes all the appliances, fixtures, decorations and window treatments making for a true turn key sale.

Our client has priced the property below the most recent selling prices for comparable units and wishes to sell quickly. This represents an excellent opportunity to buy in the quaint village of Woodstock, NH, with shuttle service to Loon Mountain, and acquire real estate at below market value.

For more information on this 3 Bedroom & 2 Bath Condo priced @ $199,900 (for a limited time) feel free to contact steve@alpinelakes.com in our Lincoln, NH, office (800-926-5653)

Ski home LOCATION, Slope side LOCATION, Walk to the lift LOCATION.

In other Words “location, location, location” the oldest real estate saying in the book. Many throw it around as a Buzz phrase but it’s exciting when you have a proven commodity. Look at #37 Crooked Mountain Road at South Peak, and you’ll see what I’m talking about (MLS #2690726). This home site truly has it all, you can see the new quad chair lift, you have a major ski trail abutting the site, great views and the homes directly adjacent to this are some of the nicest in all the White Mountains. As far as Ski homes go everything else will be a second choice to this location.

Alpine Lakes Realty
Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653
steve@alpinelakes.com

Life is short, so why not live it in a place as beautiful as New Hampshire. Be one of those dreamers that end up in a waterfront or mountain view home and live happily ever after. So many of our customers can tell you, “it was the best thing we’ve ever done for the entire family.”

We all have dreams but remember you can make those dreams a reality and Alpine Lakes Real Estate is here to help you every step of the way.

Here is a unique situation, exterior finished, with town water & sewer hook ups. Interior framed, insulated, and sprinklers installed, needs a buyer willing to do the sweat equity. You could own this 1,464 square foot condo as is for a little as $50/sqft (asking $73,200).

The previous (expired) building permit will need to be re-filed with the town of Woodstock. The seller is agreeable to a delayed closing, a lease until construction is completed or a reasonable offer on a cash sale (construction bids are also available). For further details on this property view MLS# 2647396.

Experienced Alpine Lakes agents offer Creative Real Estate Solutions. We can help with all you’re buying and selling questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Answer: Real Estate

Would you be interested in a vacant lot with a $60/year tax bill, it has 1,350 feet of water frontage with mountain views. What if it had no building restrictions, is over 17 acres and has a dozen waterfalls and deep pools to wade in. Would it interest you if this location was abutting the White Mountain National Forest, was near a major ski resort, and had close proximity access to the state highway system?

Now what if I told you I had two of these lots for sale stating at $10,000/acre would you believe me?

Well give me a call and I’ll go walk the land with you. It’s half way between the Jack O ‘Lantern Golf Course in Woodstock NH, and the Loon Mountain Ski Resort in Lincoln NH.

“The Truth is Stranger than Fiction”
For great properties at reasonable prices call Alpine Lakes Real Estate - we have the answers to your questions.

Great South Facing Mountain Views (HOT), overlooking an Icy Alpine River (COOL).

A One Bedroom Condo with all the amenities, wonderful views and a purchase price under $150,000 (furnished). Appealing? You bet! As the Loon Mountain Resort town of Lincoln, New Hampshire, HEATS up there are still some COOL deals to be had.

The excitement is building with the anticipation of the long awaited South Mountain Ski Slopes. The initial lifts are in, the base lodge built, snow making pipes laid and we have condos with views of all this for short money.

Forget the pourage and give Alpine Lakes Realty a call while the bears are hibernating. Once they wake it may be too late for great deals.
Developing, marketing, and selling real estate at NH Ski Resorts for 25 yr.

Alpine Lakes Real Estate:
Loon Mountain Office
800-926-5653

Waterville Valley Office
800-926-5653

A dozen new homes are under construction and a dozen more are in the architect review process (plans must meet design criteria). This new ski home pictured above is one of the many our parent company, Cargill Construction, is currently building.

Alpine Lakes Realty offers a unique customer service when it comes to custom homes. We can help you buy or sell but more importantly we know the construction side of the sale like no other area Real Estate professional. With hundreds of existing floor plans and an in-house drafting department we are able to review designs and give you a price quote before and/or after the land purchase.

Alpine Lakes offer the convenience of one stop shopping for your new home. Feel free to call or email for an appointment or an update on South Peak resort @ Loon Mtn.

Alpine Lakes Real Estate - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653
steve@alpinelakes.com

With South Mountain, Riverside Condos at South Peak Resort having 40 units closed/pending and more under construction for next spring/summer delivery we can call this project a success!

Multiple floor plans all with garages can be seen by appointment, call Alpine Lakes Real Estate to arrange for your viewing. These condominiums’ feature gas heat, central A/C, water frontage on the Pemigewasset River, and the developer offers a number of upgrades (marble counter tops wood floors and more).

Loon’s South Mountain is nearing completion with the Quad chair being installed, snow making pipes being laid, and the foundation poured for the base lodge (opening this winter). Please feel free to call (800-926-5653) or email (steve@alpinelakes.com) for floor plans, project master plan and weekly updates.

In our commitment to the Grafton County community, Alpine Lakes Real Estate donates Fifty Dollars ($50.00) after each closing to a charity of our customer’s choice. We believe that you need to give back to the community in which you live, therefore we donate to the following non-profit agencies:

Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Prevention Tools (ADAPT)
ADAPT program is to serve as a leader and a catalyst for improving the health and safety of all youth age 5 – 21 that reside in the communities of Lincoln, Woodstock, Thornton, & Plymouth by promoting strategic approaches and collaboration to reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use/abuse related problems.
Barbara Hopson, Financial Manger - PO Bx 599, Lincoln, NH 03251 - Tel: 603-745-9092

Grafton County Senior Citizens Council, Inc.
GCSCC has worked to make sure that older adults in our community have access to programs and services that support and enhance their health, well being, dignity and independence. Through eight senior centers, ServiceLink and RSVP & The Volunteer Center, the council promotes, develops and carries out a range of community-based long term care programs. Its programs and services help older adults to remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible.
Carolyn Wynn, Director - 8 Depot Street - PO Bx 478, Plymouth, NH 03264 - Tel: 603-536-1204

Campton Historical Society
Preserve this heritage through the acquisition and care of artifacts, documents, and other information of historic value; and to make these resources available to others researching our heritage. We also will recognize and protect significant historical structures and sites. We serve as an educational resource through public presentations and lectures, printed information, exhibits, and special events.
Mary Durgin, Treasurer - PO Bx 160, Campton, NH 03223 - Tel: 603-726-3813

Lions Club
Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 200 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Known for working to end preventable blindness, Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters.
Meryl Lyons, President - PO Bx 129, Bristol, NH 03222 - Tel: 603-744-3764

Listen Community Services
Listen Community Services helps Upper Valley individuals and families in need with housing, food, warmth, clothing, life skills and family support. Listen provides a spectrum of human service programs designed to assist individuals and families in their aspiration toward self-reliant living. Our in-take process offers immediate crisis assistance while allowing the counselor the chance to evaluate what type of support will bring lasting changes to a client’s life.
Merilynn Bourne, Executive Director - 60 Hanover Street, Lebanon, NH 03766 - Tel: (800) 263-1166

North Country Center for the Arts (NCCA)
The NCCA in Lincoln, NH, founded in 1985, is a not-for-profit arts organization supporting the arts in northern New Hampshire. At present, NCCA produces a summer Mainstage Theatre and a touring Children’s Theatre.
Warren Bahr, Treasurer - Papermill Theatre, P.O.Box 1060, Lincoln NH 03251 - Tel: (603)745-6032

Whole Village Family Resource Center
The Whole Village Family Resource Center is a collaborative of health and human service agencies, a partnership of people and programs aimed at enhancing the lives of families and children. The Whole Village provides services such as: Financial Assistance, Meals for Many, PACC Food Depot, Holiday Basket Project and 2nd Comings Recycled Goods.
Joyce Palmer, Executive Director - 258 Highland Street, Plymouth, NH 03264 - Tel: (603) 536-3720

Alpine Lakes Real Estate and Allied Home Mortgage both with offices at Linwood Plaza in Lincoln, NH, have teamed up to collect non-perishable food and/or cash for the State of New Hampshire food bank. There will be collection boxes available in our lobbies for the up coming holiday season. Canned or dry food donations would be appreciated - a one dollar gift will purchase four meals.

If our hours of operation don’t coincide with your schedule please call us and we’ll be happy to make arrangements to open early, stay late or pick up your donation for you.

Our mission is to fill stomachs and hearts this holiday season so give if you can.

Alpine Lakes Real Estate
Linwood Plaza
78 Main Street
Lincoln, NH
603-745-3601

Here is a list of the miles from your location to the White Mountains of New Hampshire:

Portland, Maine - 97
Portsmouth, New Hampshire - 115
Boston, Massachusetts - 135
Providence, Rhode Island - 185
Montreal, Quebec - 198
Albany, New York - 212
Hartford, Connecticut - 212
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 432
Washington, DC - 569
Halifax, Nova Scotia - 682

Grafton County is geographically the second largest of New Hampshire’s ten counties, covering 1,747 square miles. (Coos County to the north is slightly larger, with 1,855 square miles.) The County is roughly rectangular in shape, running from Bristol in the southeast and Lebanon in the southwest, to Bethlehem and Littleton in the north. Grafton County ranks fifth in New Hampshire’s population with 81,743 residents. It consists of 38 towns, one city (Lebanon) and one unincorporated area (Livermore, which is almost entirely national forest). Grafton County is very much a rural county. With access to mountains, lakes, and cultural centers, the County is a major tourist destination.

Notable locations in Grafton County:
Cleveland Mountain Overlook
Camp Berea
Cannon Mountain Ski Area
Apple Hill Campground
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Cannon Mountain Aerial Passenger Tramway
Kancamagus
Ammonoosuc Fish and Game Club
KOA Campground
Ames Brook Campground
Camp Heermance
McKenney Cabin
DOC Camp
Sabbaday Falls Picnic Area
Nancy Brook Scenic Area
Fish Market
Hobo Hill Adventure Golf
Sabbaday Falls Picnic Area
Liberty Springs Campsite AMC
AMC Kingsman Pond Shelter

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Cannon Mountain Ski Area with 55 ski trailsand 9 lifts. Cannon Mountain boasts a 70 passenger Tramway. Tucked into breathtaking Franconia Notch, Cannon Mountain retains its historic New England flavor with updates to make it fun for all. Cannon Mountain is located about 2 hours from Boston, MA and 1 hour from Concord.

Known for both its technical rock & ice climbing (particularly on Cannon Cliff) and its skiing, the mountain was home to the Old Man of the Mountain until the formation collapsed on May 3, 2003. World Cup ski racing phenom Bode Miller grew up skiing New England’s challenging vertical. As a daring youngster, Miller honed his skills with free rein on the classic, narrow trails and the intimidating Front Five, which can be seen from I-93 and are as steep as you’ll find in the East.

Like other historic ski areas, Cannon offers trails that wind their way down the mountain—for those not afraid to pick up some speed, it’s possible to turn with the trail like it’s a natural giant slalom course, as the trails make narrow, sinuous turns through the pine forest. The mountain is home to the New England Ski Museum, located adjacent to the Tram base.

As much hard-corps terrain as there is at Cannon, there are even more intermediate and beginner trails. More than two-thirds of the trails off the summit are smooth, wide, blue runs with stunning views. From the top, skiers can see the Presidential Range of the White Mountains and no signs of civilization except for the highway and base lodges. Cannon is indeed a favorite for families with skiers and riders of all levels. Tuckerbrook quad area, which is a completely separate beginner area with its own lift ticket at a lower price, is a perfect place for families with young children or beginners practising their first turns.

Although skiing is the biggest attraction at Cannon Mountain, in the off-season (May - October) there is the Cannon Mountain Tramway (which is 1 of only 2 in New England).

The aerial tramway is one of New Hampshire’s most spectacular rides. The tramway brings visitors to the 4,180′ summit of Cannon Mountain in approximately eight minutes. Visitors can enjoy views of the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Canada, and New York. At the summit there are walking paths, an observation deck, cafeteria, and restrooms.

Atop the mountain you can also take a hike on the Rim trail which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Lafayette which is ‘next door’ to Cannon Mountain.

Littleton, NH - “American’s Dream Town” is making a strong play for perfection, with eco-smart designs, adventure-friendly innovations, and plentiful outdoor playgrounds—plus a commitment to the good life that really hits home.

(POPULATION: 6,000 // MEDIAN AGE: 39 // MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $153,000 // AVERAGE COMMUTE: 17.7 min.)

Sleepy North Country burg nestled in the rugged White Mountains of New Hampshire. A mix of blue-collar workers, doctors, lawyers, and teachers—banding together. Sunday farmers’ market draws crowds, downtown goes WiFi, and Main Street prospers. Among Littleton’s recent improvements are a walking path and bridge gracing the Ammonoosuc River, a high school project that brainstormed a way to heat downtown sidewalks in winter (by mixing furnace exhaust with water and glycol, then pumping it through underground tubing), and an effort by pragmatic downtown merchants to zero in on niches that the big-box retailers on the edge of town can’t fill. In short, it’s a cutting-edge model of economic revival on a postcard setting.

Littleton’s unofficial motto seems to be “It takes a committee.” Past and present ones include the Economic Development Task Force, the Riverwalk Committee, Envisioning Littleton’s Future and Littleton Main Street Inc. But from those seeds have sprouted plenty of tangible assets: a 200-acre industrial park that accounts for upwards of 1,200 local jobs, a recent push to create more jobs for young people, one of New Hampshire’s top recycling programs, and 145 units of new and/or refurbished affordable housing.

Crime is low, and state sales tax and income tax are nil. The hospital was recently rebuilt, attracting M.D.’s and other doctors from here to Boston. With outdoor playgrounds, you can take your pick of flatwater paddling on the Connecticut River, whitewater rafting on the Ammonoosuc, cragging and hiking in the White Mountains, mountain biking in every direction, and skiing at Cannon Mountain—where World Cup ski champ Bode Miller learned to bomb.

I think my fellow Realtors and I fail to see the woods through the trees. For this reason I make it a point to explore the local attractions some have come to take for granted. This happens by force or by chance, last week I took my sister and niece to Clarks’ Trading Show (bear show) and marveled at the faces of the other children there. We often go to the Whales Tale Waterpark (and are season pass holders), and enjoy a leisurely day “at the beach” two hours from the coast. Then recently my wife and I decided to take a brisk walk which included lunch in a back-pack, talk about bang for the buck a half and hour hike up Artist’s Bluff and the view is every bit as wonderful as any full days hike up a 4,000 footer.

Who could be luckier to live this way? You can!, and isn’t that the point. Finally I am keenly aware of value when it comes to real estate, and what I have observed is this. When we travel to the coast of Maine, Cape Cod, or the ski resorts of Vermont, I check out the local prices of “comparable” property (vacation homes, businesses, and land) what I find consistently is we have more to offer at reasonable prices and better access from north to south than anywhere else I travel throughout New England.

I guess there is still no place like home and no better place than where you feel at home.

As the song goes “the times they are a-changing” this is true from all I read and hear throughout the New England States. Some say the bubble has burst, that can only be true if there was a bubble to begin with. My customers and clients often compare prices they are used to in their primary home’s town. I have to say when the average home 30 miles in all directions from the city of Boston is over a million dollars, than sure the Loon Mountain area looks like a bargain. In fact the values here for all the recreation, amenities, services and ease of access offered for the near by Real Estate we are woefully under priced when compared to alternative vacation home offerings (in New England). There is still time to buy under valued real estate before the Loon Mountain area catches up with the rest of New England.

With large scale expansion happening at the Ski Area, and 95% of Lincoln NH within the White Mountain National Forest boarders real estate values are going to go up, the question is; “do you want to buy before or after they do?“

Alpine Lakes Real Estate has developer, built and sold many of the area project for over 20 years, call our professional Realtors for more information.

Boyne USA Resorts takes over the management at Loon Mt.

In a press release dated 9/19/07 Boyne has reported it’s buy out of the Booth Creek Ski Holdings Co Management contract with Loon. “Aided by a partnership with CNL Income Properties, Inc., Boyne USA’s Ski Resort portfolio will become the third largest in North America and boast 10 resort locations operating in Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington, and British Columbia.”.

The press release goes on to talk about the experience of the Boyne family in terms of chair lift and snow making technologies invented and perfected by Boyne since 1947.

The Goal will be to become the “Best four-season resort company in the world”, and suggests a multi-mountain pass available to all their resorts will be in the works shortly. Other year-round offerings that Boyne features are Golf courses, Spas, Water Parks, and hosting venues at the 2010 winter Olympic games.

For more info go to www.boyneusaresorts.com