Mother Nature’s recent 7-inch snowstorm followed by several days of bitter temperatures were just what was needed to hold the annual Family Candlelight Ski, Skate and Hike at Haumerson’s Pond in Fort Atkinson Saturday.
The event was held from 2 to 8 p.m.
Attendees were able to hike, snowshoe and ski on the Bark River Nature Trail, ice-skate and play hockey on the frozen pond, toast marshmallows on the campfires and enjoy snacks sitting by the fireplace in the warming house.
Hosted by the Friends of Haumerson’s Pond, the free event was cosponsored by Butch’s Auto Body, Fort HealthCare, PremierBank, Rock River Dental and Wayne Hayes Real Estate.
Photos from the event follow.
Three photos above: Children find creative ways to ascend the ice-covered ramp which serves as entryway to Haumerson’s Pond. Iceskating was popular during Saturday’s event on It marked the first weekend that the pond was ready for skaters, thanks to the subzero temperatures midweek.
Bea Altschwager, Fort Atkinson, checks out the skates that were available free to use during the Haumerson’s Pond winter celebration Saturday.
Three photos above: Youngsters learn to play hockey. Event-goers also found pickup games on the ice. The event drew players of all ages.
Hikers head out on the Bark River Trail late Saturday afternoon during the Family Candlelight Ski, Skate and Hike at Haumerson’s Pond.
Area residents take to the trails on cross-country skis during the Haumerson’s Pond Ski, Skate and Hike.
Rock River Clovers sell snacks, hot chocolate and hot cider inside the Haumerson’s Pond warminghouse.
Tawney Hadler, Jillian Rosenberry, Hayden Gefvert and Pyper Gefvert, all of Fort Atkinson, wait to help those looking for snacks.
Attendees take a few moments to warm up by the fireplace in the Haumerson’s Pond shelter.
Chris Spangler photos.
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