PHOTOS: Cardboard sleds provide fun at Hancock’s Winter Frolic

Many families brought homemade sleds to enjoy the Winter Frolic in Hancock on Saturday.

Many families brought homemade sleds to enjoy the Winter Frolic in Hancock on Saturday. STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN

Select Board member Jeff Brown keeps people warm with a fire by the edge of Norway Pond.

Select Board member Jeff Brown keeps people warm with a fire by the edge of Norway Pond. STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN

Karen Bennett and Hazel, 6, ponder which beads to use at a craft table inside the Hancock Meeting House.

Karen Bennett and Hazel, 6, ponder which beads to use at a craft table inside the Hancock Meeting House. STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN

Evan Morris spent several days making a sled out of cardboard and duct tape that would hold together on the hill.

Evan Morris spent several days making a sled out of cardboard and duct tape that would hold together on the hill. STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN

Hancock Recreation co-Chairs Jessica Quinn, left, and Meghan Gould said volunteers made the event happen.

Hancock Recreation co-Chairs Jessica Quinn, left, and Meghan Gould said volunteers made the event happen. STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN

Cardboard and color were prominent themes with the homemade sleds at Hancock’s Winter Frolic.

Cardboard and color were prominent themes with the homemade sleds at Hancock’s Winter Frolic. —STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN

Gravity did the work on the hill behind the Hancock Meeting House Saturday. 

Gravity did the work on the hill behind the Hancock Meeting House Saturday.  —STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN

By DAVID ALLEN

Monadnock Ledger Transcript

Published: 02-11-2025 11:01 AM

Modified: 02-14-2025 9:35 AM

Recreation met repurposing at Hancock’s Winter Frolic on Saturday, as families gathered behind the Meeting House on homemade sleds made of cardboard.

Juniper Thurston’s family enjoyed the day, coasting down toward a frozen Norway Pond, where Select Board member Jeff Brown was keeping a fire to warm attendees.

“In summer, we had Old Home Days and in winter this – I love Hancock,” said Thurston.

Ice skating and indoor crafts were also part of the event.

Justin Berry’s daughter Annabelle had fun on the hill.

“Crotched is really nice, but this is less expensive,” said Berry.

After two hours on the hill, Evan Morris’ sled made out of cardboard and duct tape was still holding up.

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