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RITBlake
12-05-2008, 19:25
I always get annoyed when I see the popular "This Car Climbed Mt. Washington" bumper stickers on cars. I'm sure I'm not the only one! So after seeing another one again today I decided to make this bumper sticker.
Enjoy!
Available here:
http://www.cafepress.com/HikerBlake
http://www.maine2georgia.com/bumper1.jpg
http://www.maine2georgia.com/bumper2.jpg
Seen on an old beater: This car fell off Mt. Washington.
RITBlake
12-05-2008, 19:32
Seen on an old beater: This car fell off Mt. Washington.
I like it!
Blissful
12-05-2008, 20:47
We have t-shirts that say "This body climbed Mt Washington."
kayak karl
12-05-2008, 20:53
This Car Climbed Mt. Washington was on my 65 Nova in 1974 :)
fishinfred
12-05-2008, 22:37
Thats awsome! Love it !
Come live in the White Mountains, I rarely see them here. The tourists must wait until they're home to put them on.
I think the bumper stickers are great from a used car buyers view. If I ever see a car for sell with that sticker, I definately won't buy it. I hitched up the auto road on my thru to see the summit because I hiked the mt. at night. Smelled so much burning brake pads and smoking rotors that day. Plus the smell of radiator fluid as it blows out of the pressure valve.
Lone Wolf
12-06-2008, 01:12
I always get annoyed when I see the popular "This Car Climbed Mt. Washington" bumper stickers on cars. I'm sure I'm not the only one! So after seeing another one again today I decided to make this bumper sticker.
Enjoy!
Available here:
http://www.cafepress.com/HikerBlake
http://www.maine2georgia.com/bumper1.jpg
http://www.maine2georgia.com/bumper2.jpg
why are you annoyed? you climed mt. washington the easiest way via the easy white-blazed AT
The Mechanical Man
12-06-2008, 01:25
why are you annoyed? you climed mt. washington the easiest way via the easy white-blazed AT
Yeah, ever try it Southbound? :-?
Lone Wolf
12-06-2008, 01:28
Yeah, ever try it Southbound? :-?
you ever tried hikin' ?
The Mechanical Man
12-06-2008, 01:45
you ever tried hikin' ?
Yes , I hiked this part of NH, Southbound with my wife.
The question was, .....
Did YOU ever try it Southbound?? :eek::-?:sun:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana
RITBlake
12-06-2008, 02:25
why are you annoyed? you climed mt. washington the easiest way via the easy white-blazed AT
I've been up four times, and just twice on the AT, once North, once South.
Lone Wolf
12-06-2008, 07:39
I always get annoyed when I see the popular "This Car Climbed Mt. Washington" bumper stickers on cars.
why? it's an AUTO road
Pickleodeon
12-06-2008, 09:17
When I climbed it, I got to the top and immediately saw a car drive over a man's foot and then stop the car on it, unaware that the man was screaming and pounding on the car. Then he moved the car and the walker yelled some more at him. My friend next to me said, "See, this is exactly why cars shouldnt be allowed up here." Although, I'm not really sure why the walking guy allowed his foot to be run over, I think he was to blame as well.
Toolshed
12-06-2008, 12:21
Not sure what the issue is here and why the annoyance. What if the sticker was on a handicapped van??
And why wouldn't one buy a car because it drove up Mt Washington??? As if to say that if someone drives up the auto road and puts a Bumper Sticker on their car, the car has been neglected. Get real.
I've been up the auto road 3 times. The first was with our 1 year old, the second was a week after major surgery and the third was just because I could. Sharing 1 mountain in the range with folks who prefer to drive up it is not a bad thing.
Mrs Baggins
12-06-2008, 12:25
There's also a bumper sticker on cafe press: "This car could not climb Mt Washington"
While I was on the site I bought one I've been wanting since last year for my good and faithful 2003 Astro van "This car drove the Alaska Highway - both ways dammit!" :)
There's no controversy, Toolshed. At least not from me. I regard the auto road as one of those odd regional anachronisms, like Gatlinburg. I've traveled the auto road and the cog railway several times, and climbed the silly mountain every which way. OK with me to have the tourist-trap stuff concentrated on this one hill. There are plenty of hills left for those seeking wilder places. You should come by and climb Tuckermans on Memorial Day, along with the thousands of other crazies who come to ski the bowl (or to watch others attempt it.) What a zoo!
the goat
12-06-2008, 12:51
i took tuckerman ravine to the top in '03, there was still snow in there in august.
RITBlake
12-06-2008, 13:17
I have to question the love of backpacking and nature for anyone who thinks that a highway to the top of one the Northeast's few great mountains is a good idea.
I have to question the love of backpacking and nature for anyone who thinks that a highway to the top of one the Northeast's few great mountains is a good idea.
Are you suggesting that this "great mountain" be limited to fully mobile, healthy hikers? Plenty of other "great mountains" in the northeast without roads.
RITBlake
12-06-2008, 13:56
Are you suggesting that this "great mountain" be limited to fully mobile, healthy hikers? Plenty of other "great mountains" in the northeast without roads.
Well even if I did, it's too late now isn't it? Restoring an amazing mountain summit to it's original beauty and getting rid of the disneyworld tourist activity.....fine by me.
RITBlake
12-06-2008, 13:59
why? it's an AUTO road
People should try walking instead of driving. It's 10x more rewarding. And you know that.
I have to question the love of backpacking and nature for anyone who thinks that a highway to the top of one the Northeast's few great mountains is a good idea.
IIRC, the word I used is "anachronism." That's not an endorsement, exactly. ;)
Well even if I did, it's too late now isn't it? Restoring an amazing mountain summit to it's original beauty and getting rid of the disneyworld tourist activity.....fine by me.
It's also a place where a lot of weather observation goes on. And as you know, the weather up there is kinda special. The observatory is occupied year-round. TOF could fill your head with what goes on there. Point is, Mt. Washington summit hasn't been "pristine" for the last 200 years or so. As environmental battles go, it's nowhere on anybody's priority list.
bullseye
12-06-2008, 14:43
I always get annoyed when I see the popular "This Car Climbed Mt. Washington" bumper stickers on cars. I'm sure I'm not the only one! So after seeing another one again today I decided to make this bumper sticker.
Enjoy!
Available here:
http://www.cafepress.com/HikerBlake
http://www.maine2georgia.com/bumper1.jpg
http://www.maine2georgia.com/bumper2.jpg
In smaller letters underneath it should say "because I can't afford to buy the gas to drive up", although prices are temporarily down:p. Nice wheels :cool:.
"This body lives almost as high as Mt. Washington"
:p
( I know it is all about the elev gain. But that does not mean I can't be a smart *ss... :) )
"This body lives almost as high as Mt. Washington"
:p
( I know it is all about the elev gain. But that does not mean I can't be a smart *ss... :) )
Better to be a smart*ss than a dumb*ss...;)
Better to be a smart*ss than a dumb*ss...;)
My ex-girlfriends may argue that I am the latter...ahem. :D
Well even if I did, it's too late now isn't it? Restoring an amazing mountain summit to it's original beauty and getting rid of the disneyworld tourist activity.....fine by me.
"too late now isn't it?" ...then why are you whining?
Personally, I thought most of the Whites were Disney-like with all the day-hiking crowd. Doesn't bother me in the least. Everyone knows what to expect, more or less, before arriving, so if that is not what you are looking for, then hike somewhere else. Simple.
Personally, I thought most of the Whites were Disney-like with all the day-hiking crowd. Doesn't bother me in the least. Everyone knows what to expect, more or less, before arriving, so if that is not what you are looking for, then hike somewhere else. Simple.The lines of people on the Franconia Ridge sure seemed like I was waiting on a ride at some kind of amusement park. Then all the poop and flies everywhere made me feel like I was in a third world amusement park.
What I really like is those bumper stickers that say "This car climbed Mt. Katahdin." That is way more impressive, considering that Katahdin has no road, and is one of the steepest climbs of the entire trail!
DavidNH
What I really like is those bumper stickers that say "This car climbed Mt. Katahdin." That is way more impressive, considering that Katahdin has no road, and is one of the steepest climbs of the entire trail!
DavidNHI want one.
It was closed because of ice when we drove through last fall and I was kinda glad because I want my first trip up to be on foot.
The lines of people on the Franconia Ridge sure seemed like I was waiting on a ride at some kind of amusement park. Then all the poop and flies everywhere made me feel like I was in a third world amusement park.
But it is one of the most beautiful places in the Northeast.
Do it during the week, or after Columbus Day, in winter or even on a full moon.
If you get up at the crack of down to start the Franconia Ridge (my two favorite times of the day, the other being sunset), you'll have the trail to yourself.
Yeah, many places can get ultra crowded (I'm looking at you Colorado 14ers! (http://www.14ers.com/)), but there is no reason to skip a place of extreme beauty because of crowds. Just find a different time to do it.
I will not hiker 14ers for the most part mainly because of the crowds.
But something like Longs Peak IS a beautiful, unique and awe inspiring summit. So my friends and I have hiked it during a full moon and have the mountain to ourselves.
Same logic can apply to other places.
That's my .02 worth.
Do it during the week, or after Columbus Day, in winter or even on a full moon.
I was surprised and impressed with the hike up to Greenleaf Hut, first time I did it in winter. You start getting great views (to the west) halfway up the mountain, whereas in summer, you don't get unbroken views 'till you're above the hut. We headed up too late to make the summit (and dawdled too long at the hut.) But awesome views of the sun setting over Canon on the way back down.
But it is one of the most beautiful places in the Northeast.
Do it during the week, or after Columbus Day, in winter or even on a full moon.Yeah, I just happened to be walking across it on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of August during a stretch of beautiful weather. Everybody was out that day.
I was surprised and impressed with the hike up to Greenleaf Hut, first time I did it in winter.
That was my first winter hike in the mountains as well. It was indeed wonderful.
http://www.pmags.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=7311&g2_serialNumber=2&g2_GALLERYSID=5c7691613b0c26e2a781047e9732b2c2
Yeah, I just happened to be walking across it on a Saturday afternoon in the middle of August during a stretch of beautiful weather.
Yep..that's about as crowded as you can get! :) Only 4th of July weekend might be more crowded.
Safety Pins
12-07-2008, 18:03
There's a 7+ mile road race up Mt. Washington every year. The tee-shirt given to the runners says "Just One Hill."
Decided to visit Gorham in mid-august 08. We stayed at Dolly Copp for a week.
August 14th - 15th, Me and a buddy did the full presidential traverse.
On August 16th, Me, the Mrs. and my two friends drove up to the top in my crappycrapmobile (Ford Escort.)
On the 17th, we climbed just Mount Washington from Pinkham Notch, Up Tuckermans Ravine then back down the same way. Packs were full of like 20lbs of camera equipment, clothes, water and such)
So I've got the following bumper stickers:
- This Car Climbed Mount Washington -
- I climbed Mount Washington -
- TUCKERMANS RAVINE -
- PRESIDENTIAL TRAVERSE -
I fear people may think I just drove to the top and bought every bumper sticker. Meh, the true prize was the experience... and photo op.
In smaller letters underneath it should say "because I can't afford to buy the gas to drive up", although prices are temporarily down:p. Nice wheels :cool:.
Screw the Gas... I had to buy new brake pads driving down (My Car wouldn't engine brake in first gear, it just switched automatically... stupid Ford) I ended up having to pull off at EVERY pulloff and wait 10 minutes. Took lots of pictures. Smelled a lot of brake pads.
One day I'll hike the full AT through it... when I'm looking for something easy.
The Old Fhart
12-07-2008, 18:49
Safety Pins-"...The tee-shirt given to the runners says "Just One Hill." "Actually this is what it says. Here's a photo of one of mine.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5289&d=1228689222
Gray Blazer
12-07-2008, 19:59
I've only been to the top of Mt. Washington 3 ways, driving, walking and Cog Mountain RR.
BumpJumper
12-07-2008, 20:30
Yes , I hiked this part of NH, Southbound with my wife.
The question was, .....
Did YOU ever try it Southbound?? :eek::-?:sun:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana
LMAO....good one!!:D:D:D
Lone Wolf
12-07-2008, 20:33
Yes , I hiked this part of NH, Southbound with my wife.
The question was, .....
Did YOU ever try it Southbound?? :eek::-?:sun:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana
yeah, twice :banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana: banana
Bulldawg
12-07-2008, 20:35
yeah, twice :banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana: banana
LMAO....good one!!:D:D:D
LMAO....good one!!:D:D:D
LMAO....good one!!:D:D:D
ps: I love it when these threads degenerate into mindlessness
ps: I love it when these threads degenerate into mindlessnessLMAO.....good one.......:banana
ps: I love it when these threads degenerate into mindlessness
That doesn't surprise me any, ROFLMAO :D
TrippinBTM
12-07-2008, 21:37
When I climbed it, I got to the top and immediately saw a car drive over a man's foot and then stop the car on it, unaware that the man was screaming and pounding on the car. Then he moved the car and the walker yelled some more at him. My friend next to me said, "See, this is exactly why cars shouldnt be allowed up here." Although, I'm not really sure why the walking guy allowed his foot to be run over, I think he was to blame as well.
I know it's wrong, but this is hilarious! :D
TrippinBTM
12-07-2008, 22:21
It's also a place where a lot of weather observation goes on. And as you know, the weather up there is kinda special. The observatory is occupied year-round. TOF could fill your head with what goes on there. Point is, Mt. Washington summit hasn't been "pristine" for the last 200 years or so. As environmental battles go, it's nowhere on anybody's priority list.
Agreed it's nowhere on the priority list; that said, I found the summit disgusting. You want an observation tower, fine. Does it have to be a tourist trap, some sort of mountaint-top temple to consumerism? The place was a circus, loud and obnoxious after so long in the quiet of mountain and wood; I couldn't wait to get away from it.
On the plus side, and perhaps because of the contrast, the rest of that beautiful blue sky day was among the high points of my hike (no pun intended). It was very quiet on the way to Madison Springs Hut, where we stealthed up on the ridge (near the pond above the hut) in sight of Washington. Beautiful, quiet, starry, and wild: the way the mountains OUGHT to be.
The Mechanical Man
12-08-2008, 01:26
yeah, twice :banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana:banana: banana
The Osgood ridge climb to Madison hut on the AT, southbound from Pinkam notch, was a most memorable NH White Mountain experience for my wife and myself back in the late 80's.
I took a solo side trip Mt Adams after dinner at AMC's Madison hut, had the summit of the 2nd highest mnt in the northeast to myself at sunset.
It was raining, thunder and lightning was in the area!
Anybody want to buy a "Classic"....... (THIS CAR CLIMBED MT WASHINGTON)......... bumper sticker while we are on the subject?
I just noticed we have a few put away in a safe place.
What is your bid? :D
Lone Wolf
12-08-2008, 05:01
LMAO....good one!!:D:D:D
LMAO....good one!!:D:D:D
Flush2wice
12-08-2008, 07:30
Agreed it's nowhere on the priority list; that said, I found the summit disgusting. You want an observation tower, fine. Does it have to be a tourist trap, some sort of mountaint-top temple to consumerism? The place was a circus, loud and obnoxious after so long in the quiet of mountain and wood; I couldn't wait to get away from it.
On the plus side, and perhaps because of the contrast, the rest of that beautiful blue sky day was among the high points of my hike (no pun intended). It was very quiet on the way to Madison Springs Hut, where we stealthed up on the ridge (near the pond above the hut) in sight of Washington. Beautiful, quiet, starry, and wild: the way the mountains OUGHT to be.
The taffy at the gift shop is pretty good
Blue Jay
12-08-2008, 09:41
Personally, I thought most of the Whites were Disney-like with all the day-hiking crowd. Doesn't bother me in the least.
Me either, my favorite place to separate day hikers from their pikinik baskets.
Heyyy BooBoo there's another one.:cool:
jersey joe
12-08-2008, 09:45
I never drove up Mt. Washington, but I drove down, and it was a great experience and I'm glad I did it.
nitewalker
12-08-2008, 09:51
There's no controversy, Toolshed. At least not from me. I regard the auto road as one of those odd regional anachronisms, like Gatlinburg. I've traveled the auto road and the cog railway several times, and climbed the silly mountain every which way. OK with me to have the tourist-trap stuff concentrated on this one hill. There are plenty of hills left for those seeking wilder places. You should come by and climb Tuckermans on Memorial Day, along with the thousands of other crazies who come to ski the bowl (or to watch others attempt it.) What a zoo!
tuckermans is a zoo come spring. i have been up there several times during spring to ski the lower bowl. im not skilled enough to ski the gullys.. as for the bumper sticker and the auto road . they are just another way to finance the summitt structures im sure. every little bit helps. the auto road does have a smell of brakes,clutch,trannies,oil and whatever else comes with the auto. smells like a toll both area....lol
Screw the Gas... I had to buy new brake pads driving down (My Car wouldn't engine brake in first gear, it just switched automatically... stupid Ford) I.
..and this is why I like my stick shift for mountain driving. No burning brake smell. ;) ( I saw actually smelled this today on the way back from skiing. Out-of-state plates, lots of brake lights..and nice odor. :O )
superman
12-08-2008, 18:37
http://www.mountwashingtonresort.com/uploads/interior_promo/image/16/hotel_woods_i.jpg
When you look down and see the red roof of the New Hampshire Hotel make a point to stop in when you can. Everything there is nice. Even if you don't want to put a bunch of bucks out go find a seat on the back porch, order tea or hot chocolate and enjoy the view.
Lone Wolf
12-08-2008, 18:39
that's the Mount Washington Hotel
the goat
12-08-2008, 18:45
the auto road does have a smell of brakes,clutch,trannies,oil and whatever else comes with the auto. smells like a toll both area....lol
they've got cross-dressers on mt. washington?
http://www.mountwashingtonresort.com/uploads/interior_promo/image/16/hotel_woods_i.jpg
When you look down and see the red roof of the New Hampshire Hotel make a point to stop in when you can. Everything there is nice. Even if you don't want to put a bunch of bucks out go find a seat on the back porch, order tea or hot chocolate and enjoy the view.
If you drive in, plan to spend money. They require a minimum of $15 just to park.
they've got cross-dressers on mt. washington?
everyone's welcome... and they all come
superman
12-08-2008, 18:50
that's the Mount Washington Hotel
LMAO, you're right. I knew that.:confused:
TinAbbey
12-08-2008, 18:51
why? it's an AUTO road
The key word is road:welcome
superman
12-08-2008, 19:59
If you drive in, plan to spend money. They require a minimum of $15 just to park.
You hot shots that use the valet parking shouldn't mind that. I park my own vehicle and there is no charge. There's no charge for sitting on the back porch enjoying the great view of the cog railway and My Washington. The tea or hot chocolate is very reasonably priced. I stayed there for Lone Wolf's birthday. Great meal and great massage (How naked was I suppose to get).
You hot shots that use the valet parking shouldn't mind that. I park my own vehicle and there is no charge. There's no charge for sitting on the back porch enjoying the great view of the cog railway and My Washington. The tea or hot chocolate is very reasonably priced. I stayed there for Lone Wolf's birthday. Great meal and great massage (How naked was I suppose to get).
Valet?? No way! There was a guy in a booth at the entrance who stepped out and said we could park and take a shuttle, but we would have to spend at least $15 inside. Um, let's see, resort, old truck, two stinky hikers, um... never mind.
superman
12-08-2008, 20:24
Valet?? No way! There was a guy in a booth at the entrance who stepped out and said we could park and take a shuttle, but we would have to spend at least $15 inside. Um, let's see, resort, old truck, two stinky hikers, um... never mind.
LMAO Oh that explains it. The guy in the booth was hired just to watch out for you. We go over there a couple times a year and the kid in the booth just smiles. I wondered what he was there for.:-?
B Thrash
12-16-2008, 13:30
Have one on my 1987 Toyato Pick-up now.
DroveMtWash__Twice
01-15-2009, 09:12
Someone who lives in the stickin' Bronx has a problem with an Auto Road? Tell me where you live or work so I can come park my bumper sticker next to you every day.
Someone who lives in the stickin' Bronx has a problem with an Auto Road? Tell me where you live or work so I can come park my bumper sticker next to you every day.Ummmmmm.....welcome to WhiteBlaze? :welcome
Someone who lives in the stickin' Bronx has a problem with an Auto Road? Tell me where you live or work so I can come park my bumper sticker next to you every day.
Weather got to ya? Woodsy-Is that you?
Best laugh I've had in, oh, since it was 40 out.
Lone Wolf
01-15-2009, 09:34
Someone who lives in the stickin' Bronx has a problem with an Auto Road? Tell me where you live or work so I can come park my bumper sticker next to you every day.
that's funny right there, i don't care who you are :)
Weather got to ya? Woodsy-Is that you?
Best laugh I've had in, oh, since it was 40 out.
I hate it when people impersonate me :D
that's funny right there, i don't care who you are :)
Let all give the new Mainiac humorist a warm welcome!
DroveMtWash__Twice
01-15-2009, 10:25
I was Googling to find some information about the bumper stickers and this post was the #1 Google return for Mt. Washington bumper sticker. So that's what brought me here today. It's bad press for hikers as it makes the guy who started the thread and the folks who agrees with him look elitist. I'm not a total slouch mind you as I've climbed Katahdin, via the Cathedral Trail no less, but, you shouldn't be so negative about the Mt. Wash Auto Road. I have travelled extensively thru NE as my business is with tourism, and I happen to think that the Auto Road is one of the top gems tourism-wise in all of New England. I am recommending to folks all the time that they go there. So blame part of that crowd at the top on me.
Anyway, there are lots of folks out there who do not commune with nature on a regular basis, and who will never look out from a mountain peak unless a car, cog railway, tram or something other than their own two feet take them there. Could be they are too young, too old, too infirm, too poor to afford the time and gear to get into serious hiking, or maybe they will be in the area only one half day and don't have the time to make the trek. Whatever the reason, they are simply not going to go on their own two feet to a place like Mt. Washington. However, try to imagine how the view from the summit of Mount Washington has the potential to be a life-changing experience. Maybe it will prompt a new found admiration for nature , it might prompt them to get into hiking or conservation activities.
I've been up the road twice, and as a photographer with 30+ pounds of professional camera equipment, my primary goal was to take photos. And, I got some fabulous photos because I picked my days carefully. Surely my photos are no less spectacular because my camera was driven to the top?
Lone Wolf
01-15-2009, 10:28
I was Googling to find some information about the bumper stickers and this post was the #1 Google return for Mt. Washington bumper sticker. So that's what brought me here today. It's bad press for hikers as it makes the guy who started the thread and the folks who agrees with him look elitist. I'm not a total slouch mind you as I've climbed Katahdin, via the Cathedral Trail no less, but, you shouldn't be so negative about the Mt. Wash Auto Road. I have travelled extensively thru NE as my business is with tourism, and I happen to think that the Auto Road is one of the top gems tourism-wise in all of New England. I am recommending to folks all the time that they go there. So blame part of that crowd at the top on me.
Anyway, there are lots of folks out there who do not commune with nature on a regular basis, and who will never look out from a mountain peak unless a car, cog railway, tram or something other than their own two feet take them there. Could be they are too young, too old, too infirm, too poor to afford the time and gear to get into serious hiking, or maybe they will be in the area only one half day and don't have the time to make the trek. Whatever the reason, they are simply not going to go on their own two feet to a place like Mt. Washington. However, try to imagine how the view from the summit of Mount Washington has the potential to be a life-changing experience. Maybe it will prompt a new found admiration for nature , it might prompt them to get into hiking or conservation activities.
I've been up the road twice, and as a photographer with 30+ pounds of professional camera equipment, my primary goal was to take photos. And, I got some fabulous photos because I picked my days carefully. Surely my photos are no less spectacular because my camera was driven to the top?
hypocritical elitists
jersey joe
01-15-2009, 10:30
drovemtwashtwice joined WB and named himself for this tread, good stuff.
I think he/she has a point about outsiders looking in see what we write here on WB. The Mt. Washington auto road is pretty cool as far as I'm concerned.
Rockhound
01-15-2009, 11:21
How about a sticker that says "This hiker cut your brake lines atop Mt. Washington." ?
Lone Wolf
01-15-2009, 11:22
How about a sticker that says "This hiker cut your brake lines atop Mt. Washington." ?
why would a hiker do that?
Rockhound
01-15-2009, 11:32
:banana
why would a hiker do that?
Because a motorist ran over their foot? Of course I was joking LW. Forgot my smiley faces and dancing bananas. Sorry:banana:eek::D
DroveMtWash__Twice
01-15-2009, 11:48
Pssst: kinda silly to cut brake lines at the top. If you are going to do something, do it at the bottom to disable the car from making the climb in the first place.
I've never driven up it, don't care to. I've walked up it many times from different sides.
No big deal, imo.
My son climbed it with me when he was 8 years old. To him it was a big deal.
I bought him a t-shirt.
Cars straining up the auto road probably add a great deal to the pollution found on Washington and the surrounding area. The Cog "Smog" railway's smoke sent me into a choking coughing fit one day when the wind was out of the south and I was headed north on the AT (no, I didn't moon it :p).
Blissful
01-15-2009, 12:05
I like wearing my t-shirt - this body climbed Mt Washington. :)
mtbmatty
01-15-2009, 14:05
i had never been to the top of mt. washngton until i did the bicycle hillclimb in 2005. there was a car in the lot, on the bike rack it said the rider of this bicycle rode mt. washington.
great event the proceeds go to a good cause http://www.tinmtn.org/indextinmtn.cfm
i did it all for the bargain price of $3.75 a minute....that's a deal
SmokeEater
01-15-2009, 14:19
I see nothing wrong with the road. If it wasnt there then my best friend in his wheel chair couldnt enjoy the view. Nature doesnt revolve around hikers like some think it does!
Old Grouse
01-15-2009, 18:40
Just as a point of historical interest, the auto road was originally a stage coach road.
Lone Wolf
01-15-2009, 18:42
Just as a point of historical interest, the auto road was originally a stage coach road.
http://www.mountwashingtonautoroad.com/Page-19.html
Gray Blazer
01-15-2009, 19:51
My 84 mustang was the best for scooting along that road. Kept the manual in 2nd all the way up and down. Didn't have to break on the way down. You NC people would have been proud (and would have had a hard time keeping up).
Bare Bear
01-19-2009, 03:27
and then once at band camp..........yawn
Tuckerman's Ravine trail is awesome.
The Old Fhart
01-19-2009, 13:57
I'll be staying on the summit February 12&13 and the vehicle we're riding up in has a bumpah stickah that reads: "This CAT climbed Mount Washington".:D
RITBlake
01-19-2009, 14:08
Nature doesnt revolve around hikers like some think it does!
it should
The Scribe
01-19-2009, 14:10
We have t-shirts that say "This body climbed Mt Washington."
I made sure I bought one of those when I climbed it.