Ready to Go!

(More blog entries from ryan)

We will be open on Saturday!

The Mt. Washington Auto Road will open for its 147th season on Saturday, May 3, 2008. The Auto Road will be open to treeline, which is just past the 4-mile point of the Road.

The Mt. Washington Auto Road will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weather permitting. At this time, the Auto Road will be open to automobiles only, no motorcycles. Guided tours will begin later in May. Early season pricing is in effect: $20 per vehicle.

As you know, the Road Crew has been hard at work since the beginning of April. When you see them on Saturday, give them a thumbs up!

- Ryan

Comments

Re: Ready to Go!
by Marty on Apr 30th 2008, 10:03 am

Nice job! When do you think you'll be open to the top?

Re: Ready to Go!
by treat on Apr 30th 2008, 10:22 am

Marty is the greatest fat athlete ever!

Re: Ready to Go!
by Howie on Apr 30th 2008, 11:25 am

In spite of the weather over the past couple of days with heavy rain and then snow as far down as the two mile point - we still hope to open to treeline on Saturday. A correction to the initial blog entry here, the hours will be 9 am - 4 pm. We're a long way from getting to the summit after yesterdays damaging rains so a conservative guess on opening to the summit would be the third week of May but that is very much a guess at this point.

Re: gfa
by treat on Apr 30th 2008, 11:30 am

Just checking to see if there has been a Tumbledeuce sighting recently?

Re: Ready to Go!
by Marty on Apr 30th 2008, 6:39 pm

Not since last Friday's pinwheel!

Re: Ready to Go!
by Nancy on Apr 30th 2008, 8:58 pm

What happened to the video from April 24? I tried to view it and YouTube says it is no longer available? After all those comments, I'd love to see the video and hear the music. Thanks.

Re: Ready to Go!
by RickT on May 1st 2008, 10:44 am

Thought I was in the running for fat athlete, next year for sure: Had two donuts an hour ago, Marty I am going for the title.

Re: Ready to Go!
by mjc on May 1st 2008, 2:14 pm

What are the skiing possibilities from the timberline point?

Re: Ready to Go!
by Ryan on May 1st 2008, 3:47 pm

Regarding the skiing question: we do not allow any hiking, skiing or travel of any kind from the Auto Road. Practically, we don't have enough parking. From a safety perspective, we can't allow folks to leave their vehicles in the event that we would need to close the Road due to inclement weather. Not only would people be in a bad situation on the mountain, but they would also be subject to dangerous Road conditions—the reason we closed the Road in the first place. So, this weekend, we'd love to see you drive to the 4.5 mile point, but we can't allow anyone above that point.

Re: Ready to Go!
by ski treat on May 2nd 2008, 4:41 pm

rick- in order to take the GFA crown from Marty, you must be able to shoot at will regardless of the outcome, and withstand the lonely nights in the airtight leantoos with tumbledeuce!

Re: Ready to Go!
by ski treat on May 5th 2008, 10:58 am

Howie, just looking for a little insight on the time and distance from treeline to left gully. We need to prep tumbleduece, GFA, and rick for the ride back. Major inplications if daddys dont get home on time--slight detours may rain light haymakers and dancers! as always--treat

Re: Ready to Go!
by mjc on May 7th 2008, 12:14 pm

Ryan, the reason I thought to ask the skiing question (see 5/1) is this language from the FAQ: Can I park on the Auto Road and hike? Yes, but please make sure your vehicle is parked in one of the many turnouts along the Auto Road and is not blocking traffic. The Auto Road is narrow in spots and cannot accommodate parked cars. Also, be sure to check with the Toll House about the gate-closing schedule, so you don't get locked in.

Re: Ready to Go!
by Ryan on May 8th 2008, 8:17 pm

mjc - It seems we need to clarify that answer. That only applies when the Road is open to the summit. It's part of our partnership with the Forest Service. Plus, right now, we just can't accommodate parked cars.