3pm MONDAY
Drove down about 11am and did so very slowly....road is very snow-covered, with last night's 2" of new snow covering what was plowed. No one can ill afford to lose traction and begin sliding, so I crept all the way down.
Several cars are at ACA entrance on Mauney Cove Road...and Mauney Cove Road is snow covered still and requires care in itself. Even the major highways, while clear where the sun shines, are snow/ice covered in the shade, except for single lanes...only the foolish speed anywhere in these conditions.
The return back up the mountain was the challenge. In a 2010 Subaru Outback with 5 people and we began the crawl. THERE IS NO DOUBT THE TRICKIEST AREA is from the Martin's house up to close to the Blue Roof. Chris has been salting in front of his house which helped, but it's just slicker than the other parts. Once you get above the Blue Roof, it's all shaded with less traffic and more snowy tracks, which is better than ice and compressed snow. I held my breath getting up Staymon and was well pleased we crawled all the way up.
Can't speak for Apple Creek Road beyond Staymon....bottom line is I got down and back up, but you have to have the right vehicle and use your best driving techniques.
bob
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According to Chris Martin, there was no lack of activity taking place near his house, from cars losing control trying to negotiate the road down and up. He sent along a couple of videos and some pictures from his abode....yes, the road is as slick as it looks! Thanks, Chris!
Christmas morning as snow started
2 cars heading up ~230p 12-27
in the thick of the snow
huddled, scared children...
"two down, one to go..."
one of our ACA Hallmark scenes
Apple Creek Road closer to the entrance
battle-scarred trees from mishaps
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