The return of the Glen House

Perhaps you've seen or heard a news story or two about the return of the Glen House hotel to be built in Pinkham Notch. Needless to say, we're very excited about our latest project scheduled to open in 2011.

Click here to read the press release.

Hope to see you over the holiday weekend.

- Ryan

Mini's On Top 2009

Well after many days of unending rain, it seemed inevitable that rain would too hinder the gorgeous sunset that hundreds of Mini Cooper owners travel to see each year at the annual Mini's On Top event. If you haven't caught wind of this event yet, go check out their site, even if you aren't a Mini owner, its an amazing site to see all of them parading around together! They started off with their annual BBQ and raffle with unbelievable prizes, like a 2-yr lease to a new Mini! The weather was overcast for much of that time but the sun did come out just as the Mini's were lining up to commence up Mt. Washington . What a beautiful send-off it was, rainbow and all...once they arrived "on top," Mini owner's enjoyed an absolutely gorgeous sunset with a few highlighting clouds. Spectacular!

Ride to the Sky Video

Here's the full video from Ride to the Sky.



The weather wasn't picture perfect, but plenty of bikers experienced Mt. Washington. Still a few days left in Bike Week, and we're open daily.

- Ryan

Ride to the Sky 2009

Laconia Bike Week is underway, and yesterday was the first motorcycle only day at the Auto Road. It wasn't a crystal clear, blue sky day by any means, but the hearty souls that chose to take the ride experienced true Mt. Washington weather. It's a ride unlike any other, and these riders really felt that.

Here's some video from Monday:


Ride to the Sky again on Thursday with the second motorcycle only day. Click here for details. Obviously, bikes are also welcome at the Auto Road throughout the remainder of Bike Week and the rest of the season.

See you on the Rockpile!

- Ryan

Oh, I almost forgot...don't forget to get your photo taken by PhantomBiker.com. The Phantom is up on the mountain every day during Bike Week.

Spring time at the Glen

It's not all about the view from the top. This spring, as in past years we're being entertained by a family of bears that has been frequenting the side of the Auto Road near the bottom. They don't seem to be particularly concerned about traffic much to the delight of the fortunate tourists who have happened by when Mom and the twins are foraging near the roadside.












And when the little one gets concerned, he climbs up on Mom for a better look -












Photos taken by Nat Putnam - thanks for the great shots, Nat!
Howie

Open to the Summit this Weekend!

After a week of operations to the 4.5-mile point, the Mt. Washington Auto Road will open all the way to the summit on Saturday, May 16 at 9:00am. Guests can drive their own vehicles, and guided tours will be available.

In most seasons, the goal is to reach the summit by Memorial Day weekend. Thanks to the lack of consistent snow in March, the Road Crew was able to get the entire length of the Road cleared a week earlier than hoped. Guests may still find winter-like conditions near the summit, including snow and rime ice.

First opened in 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is America’s oldest manmade attraction. At nearly 8 miles long, it stretches to the summit of Mt. Washington at 6,288 feet, the highest peak in the Northeast

The Mt. Washington Auto Road will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Click here for the operating schedule.
Click here for rates.

Early season schedule:
May 16: Open to the summit, daily. 9:00am - 4:00pm, weather permitting, subject to change; Guided Tours begin.
Glen View Cafe and Gift Shop also open on May 16
May 23: Red Barn Museum opens for the season

Mt. Washington Auto Road Set to Open for 148th Season

The Mt. Washington Auto Road will open for its 148th season on Saturday, May 9 at 9:00am for guests to drive their own vehicles. The Mt. Washington Auto Road will be open to 4.5 miles to a turnaround point above treeline, which affords stunning vistas of the surrounding peaks and offers a true taste of the Mt. Washington experience.

Each spring, the Road Crew works to remove the ice and snow from the surface of the Mt. Washington Auto Road in order to make it passable for vehicles. Above the 4.5-mile point, the Road Crew is still working to remove the remaining snow and ice from the road surface and make final repairs. As recently as fifty years ago, it was considered a success if the Mt. Washington Auto Road was open to the summit by Independence Day, but weather permitting, the Mt. Washington Auto Road hopes to open to the summit on May 16. Guided tours will also be offered at that time.

Early season pricing is in effect through May 15: $23 per car.

First opened in 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is America’s oldest manmade attraction. At nearly 8 miles long, it stretches to the summit of Mt. Washington at 6,288 feet, the highest peak in the Northeast

The Mt. Washington Auto Road will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Click here for the operating schedule.
Click here for rates.

Early season schedule:
May 9 - May 15: Open to 4.5 miles, daily. 9:00am - 4:00pm, weather permitting
May 16: Open to the summit, daily. 9:00am - 4:00pm, weather permitting, subject to change
Glen View Cafe and Gift Shop also open on May 16
May 23: Red Barn Museum opens for the season