Motoring up Mt. Washington

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LordWinslow

Discussion Starter · Dec 22, 2002

I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?

-Winslow

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MoonPie

· #2 · Dec 27, 2002

Wow, what a trek! That would make some news, maybe!

Cape Cod MINI

· #3 · Dec 27, 2002

Excellent idea. I need to run the Kancamagus again this spring. The auto road usually opens again in May.
I was there in late Sept. In Lincoln, NH there was a Corvette show at the "Hobo Junction" parking lot. The MCS stole the show as we tooled around the lot.
There are some wicked driving roads just north of Mt. Washington and then east into Maine.
Too bad they cancelled the auto race in 2002. It may not be run in 2003 either.
Here's a link to some pics from the auto road site:

http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/galleryarchive.html?start=2

suvssuk

· #4 · Jan 2, 2003

LordWinslow said:
I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?

-Winslow

Count me in! Sounds like a blast!

-suvssuk

GadgetGav

· #5 · Jan 2, 2003

I'm in MA, but I think it would be a fun trip for the spring.
Keep us posted...!

LordWinslow

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 2, 2003

Cool sounds like there is some intrest here. Now that the holidays are over I will see what can be arranged. I will keep everyone posted.

Now when would be a good time for this.

I was thinking Mid-June?

speedbump

· #7 · Jan 3, 2003

sounds like a great idea. Will be looking forward to a time and date. As of yet I have only had winter driving and need a real outing.

rfinprc

· #8 · Jan 10, 2003

I'm interested.

I've already been up Washington a few times by foot. Driving up never really interested me .. until now.

MGB Boy

· #9 · Jan 10, 2003

Sounds like fun...

-Ricardo

Cape Cod MINI

· #10 · Jan 10, 2003

Mid June would work for me.

dennis

· #11 · Jan 10, 2003

LordWinslow said:
I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?
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What road you'rre taking? The cog rail? (hehe)
I thought Mt Washington has some of the foulest winter weather this side of Mars.

LordWinslow

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 10, 2003

Re: Re: Motoring up Mt. Washington

zgokart said:
LordWinslow said:

I know there are many Mini owners in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont (as well as all our neighbors). I was thinking how fun would it be to do a Mini Trek to Mt. Washington. To get a group of Mini's together to drive up to the top of the Mountain. Make a day of it, drive up to the top, and then have lunch near by (or a picnic somewhere on the mountain). What do you guys (and gals) think about this?
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What road you'rre taking? The cog rail? (hehe)
I thought Mt Washington has some of the foulest winter weather this side of Mars.

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There is an Auto Road that goes up the side of the mountain, but it is open late spring to early fall (the only times there isn't snow on the top).

Here is a link:

http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/

Bilbo Baggins

· #13 · Jan 15, 2003

Sounds like it could be great fun.

jcsinnh

· #14 · Jan 18, 2003

A fine idea. BTW, I came too close to finding out the other night if my '03 MCS would fit under a moose. Love those brakes

Cape Cod MINI

· #15 · Jan 18, 2003

jcsinnh said:
A fine idea. BTW, I came too close to finding out the other night if my '03 MCS would fit under a moose. Love those brakes

Definately one of the draw backs of living up north! The moose can cause some serious damage to even the largest of cars. I spend a lot of time in north/central Maine in the summer and worry more about MINI/moose encounters than anything else.

LordWinslow

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jan 18, 2003

Cape Cod MINI said:
Definately one of the draw backs of living up north! The moose can cause some serious damage to even the largest of cars. I spend a lot of time in north/central Maine in the summer and worry more about MINI/moose encounters than anything else.

Moose isn't what worries me, it is all the Deer around. I hit 4 of them with my old truck. Luckly the Mini gives off enough light to see far enough ahead and off to the side of the road (So you can see the glowing eyes in the ditch ready to make their run for your grill). This should hopefully help you slow down in time.

jcsinnh

· #17 · Jan 18, 2003

Just a thought

Thanks Lord,
We out here in the woods of SW NH fear moose far more because, at least in a standard sized vehicle, when you hit 'em, you take their legs out and the body slides up the hood, thru the glass, and into your lap. Usually, with a deer, you smack the body and you don't get a seat partner. You are right about the lights, of course. Thanks

John

Cape Cod MINI

· #18 · Jan 23, 2003

LordWinslow said:
Moose isn't what worries me, it is all the Deer around. I hit 4 of them with my old truck.

Sort of like this,eh?

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LordWinslow

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jan 23, 2003

Cape Cod MINI said:
Sort of like this,eh?

Oh yeah that would cover it...

jcsinnh

· #20 · Jan 23, 2003

Got Deer?

And I thought that mounted trophies went on the hood head pointing forward. What an ass! Ooops
Great photo and a good reminder to all of us. Have you ever noticed that NE drivers spend more time watching the sides of the road than looking straight ahead?

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