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The Mt. Washington Auto Road is now open to treeline, but the Road Crew is still hard at work opening the rest of the Road. For the details, check out the Road Blog.
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June 22, 2008 Mt. Washington Alternative Energy Day is a day to raise awareness in New Hampshire of climate change. Bring your alternatively powered vehicle to the Mt. Washington Auto Road and drive to the summit for just $10. |
The highlight of the day will be the Mt. Washington Alernative Vehicle Regatta.
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The history of alternative energy on the Mt. Washington Auto Road began in the late 1970’s with an Alternative Vehicle Regatta that featured a wide variety of alternative fuel vehicles testing their worthiness on the Auto Road. Because of mixed success of the homemade vehicles and declining interest, the Alternative Vehicle Regatta was last held in 1979. With the growing public consciousness of climate change, last June saw the return of the Alternative Vehicle Regatta to the Mt. Washington Auto Road.
“Mt. Washington is a special place,” said Howie Wemyss, Mt. Washington Auto Road General Manager. “Our goal is to make the wonders of the mountain available for generations to come. If we can educate people about the effects of global warming, they can then make a difference in their everyday lives.”
Mt. Washington Valley Velo Club - Alternative Energy Ride
Schedule
| 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Mt. Washington Auto Road open |
| 10:00 a.m. | Nature Walk with AMC Naturalist |
| 11:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Barbecue |
| 1:00 p.m. | Nature Walk with AMC Naturalist |
