Ben Martin Photography

Nikki and I attended this Mini Cooper rally at the end of June and it really was a blast.  On Saturday morning we drove from Stoddard to Loon Mountain where Minis from around the Northeast (and few from much further away) gathered.  Loon was the staging point for the numerous drives to the Mt. Washington Auto Road.  After a boot sale (trunk sale for you americans), a concourse de elegance, and a short drivers meeting, the minis were dispatched and headed toward Mt Washington. 

We, along with about 120 other Minis, chose to drive the Kancamagus Trail, which cuts through the heart of the white mountains.  

We arrived at Mt. Washington in the early afternoon to find overcast conditions and forcasts of rain.  But most didn’t care and we had a wonderful dinner under the big tent.  After some festivities, including the giveaway of a new Mini Clubman, we began our motor up the mountain.

After an 8 mile drive in 1st gear we reached the top where we found spectacular views of nothing but dense fog!  We braved the wind and fog (which was so thick it felt like rain in the strong wind) and wandered up to the summit for the obligatory “look what we did” picture.  Soaking we and freezing we headed down the mountain around 8:00 and began our trek back to Albany.  Thanks to the organizers and all the other drivers for a wonderful time.  

Check out the gallery of the whole event HERE