04-18-2005, 05:35 PM
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Skiing the Auto Road
Has anyone ever skied the auto road from the summit all the way down to the bottom? I was up there on Saturday and wound up summiting in the best weather I have ever seen on Mount Washington. I didn't have the skis with me but judging by the snowfields I can imagine the auto road would have been a beautiful run. Can you ski all the way down from the parking lot on your own or do you need a pass or something from Great Glen Trails? If so, how much does it cost? etc. I am planning to do that next year as it seems like it would be simply and amazing ski.
Thanks for any info.
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04-18-2005, 05:39 PM
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I don't know much about that but I'ld join you on that run! I've thought about that very often.
Hmmmm... perhaps a nonstop downhill run? 
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04-18-2005, 05:55 PM
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i'm not sure about the auto road but check out this cool website on old new england ski areas--it also has an article about taking the cog rail up part way----enjoy all www.nelsap.org
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04-18-2005, 10:05 PM
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Duh Cog Sux
The COG !!
Phhpt....~!
What a supid idea, What a way to sell out.
Total exploitation of an area that really isnt worth skiing.
Even though it would be fun, I think people should stop and think weather or not it SHOULD be done, insted of weather or not it COULD be done.
Leave Mt.Washington to the skiiers/hikers that dont need lifts.
If I hear someone say "I skiied Mt.Washington" through the means of the COG and with out skiing it any other fashion, I'll smack them right then and there.
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Sorry if I am.
Whats next CONDOs !
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04-18-2005, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JayTux
Has anyone ever skied the auto road from the summit all the way down to the bottom? I was up there on Saturday and wound up summiting in the best weather I have ever seen on Mount Washington. I didn't have the skis with me but judging by the snowfields I can imagine the auto road would have been a beautiful run. Can you ski all the way down from the parking lot on your own or do you need a pass or something from Great Glen Trails? If so, how much does it cost? etc. I am planning to do that next year as it seems like it would be simply and amazing ski.
Thanks for any info.
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04-19-2005, 06:41 AM
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I know, I hate the Cog, but at least it only goes so far...
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04-19-2005, 08:11 AM
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04-19-2005, 08:16 AM
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04-19-2005, 08:19 AM
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I skied it... My girlfriend enjoyed it...
I feel no remorse...
Would i do it again - no...
Am I happy that Alexa enjoyed herself - yes...
I'm glad it only goes up 1/3 of the way...
Feel free to flame me...
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04-19-2005, 08:20 AM
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Even though it would be fun, I think people should stop and think weather or not it SHOULD be done, insted of weather or not it COULD be done.
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I never stopped to think about such things...
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04-19-2005, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Affix Snow
Cog= |
Must agree with ya. What would kill me would be if they sold bumoer stickers or pins or something that said "I skied Mount Washington" just like the ones for the auto road. But yes...
Skiing Cog, and the fact that it ruins your summer hike by bringing so many people to the top=   
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04-19-2005, 06:09 PM
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they actually do have those stickers in the gift shop...
So - If everyone hates the Cog.... How do you feel about taking the auto road to ski??
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04-19-2005, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by NtrentT
If I hear someone say "I skiied Mt.Washington" through the means of the COG and with out skiing it any other fashion, I'll smack them right then and there.
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Dude... you smack my fiance' and I'll kick your friggin ass right on the spot...
Cause she's only skied Mt Washington using to cog...
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04-19-2005, 06:11 PM
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I am just talking about hiking up the lion head winter route or Tux and then skiing down the road. If they ran shuttles all day every day like it seems they do the cog, then I would be seriously annoyed.
Do you have any info on whether you need a pass or something to ski the auto road??????
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04-19-2005, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JayTux
I am just talking about hiking up the lion head winter route or Tux and then skiing down the road. If they ran shuttles all day every day like it seems they do the cog, then I would be seriously annoyed.
Do you have any info on whether you need a pass or something to ski the auto road??????
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There's lots of people on this board that have used cars to access the GG using the auto road in May...
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