Climb to the Clouds 5, June 29 in the White Mountains of NH
On June 29 Bimmerfesters driving any BMW model will meet for our fifth annual tour of the White Mountains! The 'high point' of the day will be an ascent of Mt. Washington (it's the "Climb to the Clouds"). It's possibly the most intense drive opportunity east of Pike's Peak. Braving a seven mile long, steeply twisting road without guardrails, with spectacular views in occasionally very challenging weather will be an adventure you'll not soon forget.
Along the way we'll cross a covered bridge, possibly dodge a moose or two, tour the Kancamagus Highway (a US Scenic Byway), and experience Bear Notch Road -the condensed Dragon's Tail of NH.
We are looking into a BBQ lunch at the MWAR base lodge this year, and adding to the tour for CtoC vets who might want to get a look at a waterfall or The Flume Gorge. Details to follow later as we check things out.
We'll wrap it up with old and new friends meeting for a banquet at a country inn. This year we'll revisit the Woodstock Inn Station and Brewery which has undergone major expansion and renovation with an all new banquet room downstairs.
As we have in years past, following dinner we'll have an auction to raise a donation for charity. We have supported Susan G Komen for the Cure, and Voluntary Services Overseas. This year we have selected Survive the Drive to support. I'll leave it to Captainaudio to describe the wonderful work they do to educate youngsters in the critical skills of road safety. Bimmerfest members have been very generous in the past, both in donations for the auction, and the bidding on the items up for auction. Suffice to say, the auction is a fun and fitting end to the day.
The Omni Mount Washington Resort: http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/BrettonWoodsMountWashington.aspx "As grand as the history behind it, the Omni Mount Washington Hotel, located in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, the hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining and luxurious décor."
The Mount Washington Auto Road: http://mtwashingtonautoroad.com/ "The timeless and dramatic beauty of the Presidential Range and the Northeast's highest peak is yours to enjoy with a comfortable SnowCoach ride up to treeline on the Mt. Washington Auto Road. Our custom made SnowCoaches are the only vehicles that can take your whole family to this remarkable place-a place that will leave you with breathtaking memories (and pictures) that will be enjoyed for a lifetime. The SnowCoach on Mt. Washington is truly a one of a kind experience!"
The Kancamagus Highway: http://www.kancamagushighway.com/ "The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. The Kancamagus Highway is now designated an American Scenic Byway for its rich history, aesthetic beauty and culture."
We have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the Omni Mount Washington Report (Hotel Mount Washington) Please contact the hotel and mention Bimmerfest Climb to the Clouds for the special discounted rates. ______________________________________________________________________________
This year's entry fee of $30 per car, and all proceeds of the auction will go to Survive the Drive. Although it is not a requirement all participants are encouraged to contribute items to the auction. As usual souvenir "Swag Bags" with event postcards, window stickers, refrigerator magnets and other event memorabilia will be distributed to all participants along with official Climb to the Clouds name tags.
URL for the auction will be posted soon.
SurvivetheDrive® Your Best Behind The Wheel: A Teen Driver Safety Program http://www.survivethedrive.org Survive the Drive is an organization that promotes safe driving by teenagers and educates them on the consequences of unsafe driving practices. Survive the Drive was founded by Bob Green, Bob is an experienced racer, a Senior Skip Barber Racing School Instructor and drives the BMW M3 Pace Car at Lime Rock Park. Well known racers Sam Posey, Bob Sharp are on the board of directors of Survive the Drive as was the late John Fitch until his death last year. This is a very worthy cause and is especially applicable to our event as it is automobile related and as many of the Climb to the Clouds participants are parents of young drivers. SurvivetheDrive® is an independent, not-for-profit, educational organization educating drivers of all ages, particularly vulnerable and inexperienced teenage drivers, about the often hideous and everlasting results of inattentive driving.
The primary goal is to reach every newly or soon-to-be licensed teen (or adult) through the use of a multi-media presentation by Bob Green. He focuses the students on the detrimental activity of texting, reading, drinking, phoning and any other activities that remove conscious understanding of the ever-present operational hazards of heavy, moving equipment. Bob calls this type of driving 'Driving While Oblivious' (DWO) and results in driver error in 93% of all crashes. Past and present novice driver training and DMV driver testing results have been shown to have little deterrent effect on these crash rates.
SurvivetheDrive presentations can be scheduled as a single assembly or as an accompanying presentation that will focus on each student's competence and the desire to be their "Best Behind the Wheel." http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=8Yd66ucjA8I
Don't miss out this year! It's unforgettable family rated fun with many options to custom tailor your weekend, or make it part of a vacation in the mountains.
By the time the rest of you head back to do the ED, realize there will be graffiti, drugs pushers, and drive by shootings. When you think back to where it all went down-hill, just think of the furball
This is a fine can of worms...advice needed! As you all know we always award a free M6 to the person travelling the longest distance to attend the event. Right now we have one 'Fester from Houston and one from Wichita who will be joining us. According to preliminary calculations, Houston is 66 more miles distant than Wichita, but that's by road. If you fly the great circle route the opposite may be true. What to do? Do we cut the M6 in half this year?
As we have driven Houston to KC, and I know it to be more than 66 miles, I am not quite sure how you managed that calculation. However, based on the wisdom of Solomon, I would much rather you award the M6 to someone else than render it completely useless. I am quite content with my lowly 328i E93.
Having been awarded a Rolax at CtoC3 I can verify that they are indeed genuine Rolax. If not, I would be very embarrassed to admit that I regifted it to a good friend who was overcome with emotion.
There still should be some rooms left at The Lodge at the Omni Resort.
You can call the Hotel at 603.278.1000 and tell them you are with the Bimmerfest group.
I just checked with the Omni and there are two rooms available in the Bretton Arms and 3 Rooms available at The Lodge.
Our block is filling up fast so if you are interested you should book ASAP.
Thank you, guys. It's good to be back here among friends. 'Looks like I've got some reading to do if I'm to get up to date on some folks whose names I don't recognize.
My 328i E92 is still a sweet little car. 'Time to put the summers back on. (Finally!)
You happy that you got the champion ship belt huh? A paper champ. You won cause I ain't around to spank you. :spank:
Alright, then in spirits, here is an auction suggestion. A dress will be auctioned, if it makes at least $100, then ///M-Rated has to wear it at the top of the mountain. It's for charity, you know you want to do it!
Still trying to to work out my summer class session schedule and work schedule. I will update as soon as I can. I'm trying to graduate in two semesters.
There are only a few rooms left at the Omni Mount Washngton Resort but we have secured an additional block of rooms at Carlson's Lodge which is five minutes down the road. When you call to book be sure to mention Bimmerfest Climb to the Clouds.
1. Your Bimmerfest Screen Name
2. How many are in your party?
3. What are their names? (I need this so I can make up name tags - I only need first names.)
4.Which day are you attending?
5. Where are you staying?
6. What is your email address? (So we can establish a mailing list. We can only send a PM to 5 people at a time and this gets cumbersome with 30+ people committed so far.)
Napoleon is one of the five monkeys left standing at the inaugural C2C...I guess it is C2C1 now. DSX, Napoleon, ProfessorCook, nhman and myself. Captainaudio was there in spirit if not in body. We all discovered that we had no friends and no where to go on a Saturday...so we sat down and had dinner. It quickly became apparent why DSX had no friends - who causes a ruckus over a hamburger in a place like that???? We figured we needed DSX to organize future trips, so we let him stay.
This event seems to be getting bigger and better each year!
I am picking up a new toy, a 2001 BMW Z8, next week and if my schedule permits my wife and I would like to attend. There is a possibility that I will be in Japan that weekend but if I am home we will be there.
This event seems to be getting bigger and better each year!
I am picking up a new toy, a 2001 BMW Z8, next week and if my schedule permits my wife and I would like to attend. There is a possibility that I will be in Japan that weekend but if I am home we will be there.
This event seems to be getting bigger and better each year!
I am picking up a new toy, a 2001 BMW Z8, next week and if my schedule permits my wife and I would like to attend. There is a possibility that I will be in Japan that weekend but if I am home we will be there.
US, we've gotten that 'next year for sure!' line for a few years. It's next year now. Unless your Japan trip involves a visit with the Emperor, or a gaggle of geishas, there just can't be any excuse.
However, if you can't make it, can you send someone with the Z8?
Whilst taking photos of the exclusive head up display in the 2013 BMW L328i, a Z8 crossed my path and I captured it just before stomping on all 4 turbo-charged cylinders and leaving him in the dust.
Whilst taking photos of the exclusive head up display in the 2013 BMW L328i, a Z8 crossed my path and I captured it just before stomping on all 4 turbo-charged cylinders and leaving him in the dust.
Just thought I would share the rig I will be using the C2C5 weekend...I think I have all bases covered in terms of fun...[there's a Rolax collection in the RV out of picture]
I can't wait to see the video of that rig and trailer keeping up through the twisties of Bear Notch Road!
DSX, will you explain that whole "center of gravity" thing to me again, please?
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