Went with a group of Subarus up the auto road in September 2013. I knew the road was a bit hairy in some parts but it was a bit more than I expected. The trip down is a little easier on the blood pressure.
I took my 2014 WRX up Mount Washington two weeks ago. What a thrilling ride! I could not get out of second gear the whole way up and had to use first most of the way down. I did stall (!) on the unpaved section. I had watched your video a few times so I could see what I was up against. Very technical drive with a manual transmission. Maybe I'll do it again next summer but the drive is 3 hours each way. I spent about 7 hours on my ass in total, not fun...
We drove the MWAR last month. First time my wife ever did the trip. By 16:00 my wife started freaking out, by 20:00 she was in a full blown panic, sobbing uncontrollably. Next time we will take the cog! Great video, thanks for the share!
wow what a ride! Don't think I could do it LOL.... look terrifying in places, although magnificent views and scenery! Are there any requirements for vehicles ascending/descending? Seems like you would need a big engine and super good brakes to head up and down!
+Zach Muse ... Thanks Zach! Guess maybe I could do the ride if there were more barriers/fences on some of the sides. Looks like a mighty long waaaaaay down if you skid off the shoulder : o
+Zach Muse hey, man...great video! Haven't been to Mt. Washington...yet....after watching your video on here, am planning a vacation to the N.E. within about a year. You ever been to Mt. Mitchell in N.C.? Worked as a seasonal there several years ago for the state park, then returned to manage the restaurant up there one season. With the literal hundreds of times I've driven up Mt. Mitchell, still get a charge out of it! Have watched several of the Mt. Washington Auto Road videos, but have to say, yours is among the best. Have watched it 3 times now....CAN'T WAIT to drive it in person......
+Zach Muse when the fir trees finally give way, it really becomes a rockpile/tundra fast, doesn't it? Love watching the clouds tickle the very highest summits there...awesome!
I took my 2014 WRX up Mount Washington two weeks ago. What a thrilling ride! I could not get out of second gear the whole way up and had to use first most of the way down. I did stall (!) on the unpaved section. I had watched your video a few times so I could see what I was up against. Very technical drive with a manual transmission. Maybe I'll do it again next summer but the drive is 3 hours each way. I spent about 7 hours on my ass in total, not fun...
We drove the MWAR last month. First time my wife ever did the trip. By 16:00 my wife started freaking out, by 20:00 she was in a full blown panic, sobbing uncontrollably. Next time we will take the cog! Great video, thanks for the share!
great video.Roads look really steep at times.Looks like some cars broke down
COMPLETE + HD VIDEO = PERFECT!!!!
Thanks for this! I just drive up and filmed the run but my MicroSD card failed - lost all footage! You had better weather
anyway - nice job!
wow what a ride! Don't think I could do it LOL.... look terrifying in places, although magnificent views and scenery! Are there any requirements for vehicles ascending/descending? Seems like you would need a big engine and super good brakes to head up and down!
+Zach Muse ... Thanks Zach! Guess maybe I could do the ride if there were more barriers/fences on some of the sides. Looks like a mighty long waaaaaay down if you skid off the shoulder : o
+Zach Muse hey, man...great video! Haven't been to Mt. Washington...yet....after watching your video on here, am planning a vacation to the N.E. within about a year. You ever been to Mt. Mitchell in N.C.? Worked as a seasonal there several years ago for the state park, then returned to manage the restaurant up there one season. With the literal hundreds of times I've driven up Mt. Mitchell, still get a charge out of it! Have watched several of the Mt. Washington Auto Road videos, but have to say, yours is among the best. Have watched it 3 times now....CAN'T WAIT to drive it in person......
+Zach Muse when the fir trees finally give way, it really becomes a rockpile/tundra fast, doesn't it? Love watching the clouds tickle the very highest summits there...awesome!