Preparing the BattleBots

(More blog entries from howie)

We're ready for the spring opening process to begin

We're preparing the equipment for the annual assault on what winter has left behind on the Auto Road.  The grader is chained up, the Backhoe/loader has it's skidder chains on and now the dozer is getting ice caulks welded to the grouzers.  With the warm weather that is predicted to be coming this week we'll be starting the process in spite of the fact that there is still 3 feet of snow in the fields at the base of the Road.  Check back with us this spring as we progress up through what will be the most impressive amounts of snow we've faced in many years.  We'll have a camera in the hands of the Road Crew so should be able to get good shots several times a week as we go.

Comments

Re: Preparing the BattleBots
by John Hill on Apr 1st 2008, 7:20 pm

why not try short videos for YouTube? seems you'd get a lot of viewers

Re: Preparing the BattleBots
by howie on Apr 2nd 2008, 7:39 pm

Good idea! I'll see if I can grab a short shot tomorrow. We dozed up to about the half mile mark today - good progress.

Your Carbon footprint.
by Green Man on Apr 5th 2008, 5:11 pm

How much fossil fuel is used in this needless activity of clearing the road so early in the spring? My God, don't you realize that oil is a precious resource and should not be wasted. As Darwin said you either adapt to a new environment or you perish. All this waste for what reason...so people can drive up the road instead of walking up the mountain. What a Waste!

Re: Preparing the BattleBots
by DawnK on Apr 6th 2008, 1:37 am

For those of us who can't walk up a mountain or a hill for many various reasons, you are the Grace of God providing the opportunity for us to drive to this wondrous mountaintop. Plus, your teaser photos allow us to look forward to the adventure. Thanks to you!...keep those pics coming our way.

Re: Preparing the BattleBots
by NH Red on Apr 7th 2008, 3:01 pm

Mr Green Jeans do you drink wine, beer, spirits? think about all the green house gas that would save if both were banned!

Re: Preparing the BattleBots
by Marc on Apr 9th 2008, 5:59 am

Hi, i visit this beautiful area in April for the first time. Is there any chance to get up to the hill with vehicle? Maybe a guided Tour in middle april?

Re: Preparing the BattleBots
by Ryan on Apr 9th 2008, 7:53 pm

Hi Marc - We won't be ready to go in April. We still have a lot of pavement to find. With the heavy snows this winter, we plan on opening at some point in early to mid May. Keep checking the blog for updates.