No this is not about Coach Al riding in the snow :-)… and yes this is really not about training, but it is about Mt Washington Auto Road!
This past weekend Sas and I headed north to enjoy a Bed and Breakfast wedding gift. While we were up in NH we decided to spend the day at the Auto Road. I am been there many time over the years but never in winter.
After reconnecting with some old friends Sas got her first ride on the Auto Road. Of course you could not see the road!!! It was covered in snow! Our Stage Driver Richard was an old friend who has been driving the hill for many many years. We had blue bird skies and a great tour just above tree line.
It was an amazing day!!
After some lunch it was time to try out the skate skis! I decided to try the rental gear that was part of the nice “Trails Total Ticket” which included the Snow Coach ride access to all the trails and rental equipment. Skating was tough but fun!! Trouble is there is no way I am skating up the Auto Road for 2200′! So looks like we are back to classic style for the race. As suggested I will also be taking a skate ski lesson or two in the future :-). Sas was able to get out and enjoy some snow shoeing.
I really enjoy being up in the Mt Washington Valley! I have been going up there since the early 90’s. It is always great to see the same faces at the road. I am really looking forward to spending a lot of time on the hill this year.
Another great weekend in my life!!!