Category Archives: 150 Anniversary

Speakeasy- A Night to Remember

Posted on October 4, 2011 by meg

Wow!!! What an evening. The Speakeasy last Friday night was a hit. Guests were greeted outside by gals in flapper dresses with colorful feathers and boas. As you made your way through the double doors to a low lit living … Continue reading →

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Victorian Gala

Posted on August 17, 2011 by meg

The transformation from Mountain Bike Guiding with 8 boys to dressing in a Victorian gown is quite the process, but very fun none the less. Continue reading →

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A Splended Weekend for Horses!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by meg

Listening to the sound of whinnying, hearing the clatter of horseshoes on the pavement and being surrounded by horses for three days was so fun and different. Continue reading →

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On Stanley, On!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by meg

This summer the Stanley Museum is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Mt. Washington Auto Road and the history of Stanley exploits on the road. F.E. Stanley placed 2nd in the 1st Climb to the Clouds race in 1904, his “little red car” beating all comers except a powerful Mercedes. Continue reading →

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First Ascents, on Different Size Wheels.

Posted on June 3, 2011 by meg

Success! I’m the first female unicyclist to summit Mt Washington! Continue reading →

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One more ride

Posted on May 27, 2011 by meg

The mountain was completely clear yesterday so I took the opportunity and got permission to get up after hours to ride and get some action shots! Continue reading →

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Roller Skiing and Unicycling

Posted on May 20, 2011 by meg

Climbing the Mt Washington Auto Road on a bike with two wheels is a very challenging feat, climbing it with one wheel might be borderline crazy. Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain Go Away!

Posted on May 18, 2011 by meg

We are now open to the summit for our 150th Season, weather permitting of course. With rain in the forecast everyday this week, don’t assume we are closed, just make sure to call ahead because we are almost always open to 4.5 miles, which is above treeline. Continue reading →

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The opening weekend of 2011

Posted on May 10, 2011 by meg

The weather sure did cooperate for the opening of our 150 year old Auto Road this past weekend! Continue reading →

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Ready to Open!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by meg

Thanks to the hard work of the Road Crew, we’re ready to roll for our 150th Anniversary season! Continue reading →

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