This is the second half of the 2007 REME Mountain Tour (the first half starting in June at Mount Shasta).

We will be starting our trip on Friday morning, August 31 returning on Monday, September 3, 2007. Make reservations for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (Monday is the driving day back home). Because this is a holiday weekend, you have to make reservations early

We have reserved a block of 20 rooms at Yosemite Gateway Inn, 40530 SR-41, Oakhurst, CA for Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights (08/31 thru 09/02) departing Monday morning, September 3. This is a nice Best Western Motel, Rooms are non-smoking with 2 queen beds (smoking rooms available by special request. Cost $98 per night. Reservations must be made by July 1. Call 800-545-5462, let them know you are with Redwood Empire Mini Cooper Enthusiasts, and make your reservation in the "Redwood Block". This hotel looks great, with nice rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant on the property. Breakfast is not included, but the restaurant gives discount if you show your room key.

The routes have been developed. (Day 1) (Day 2) (Day 3) (Day 4) (RSVP) (FORUM)

 

Part 1 is now in the books and it was another great event hosted by our friends at Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiasts (REME). As usual, they laid out a fun route of twisty roads and fabulous scenery.

Glenn Weaver showed up driving is new 2007 MINI. And he was not shy about pointing out the new features in this year's model.

Melissa Nicholas was joined by several other convertable MINIs, but hers was sporting her new aero package. Nice!

Norm and Jesse Nelson graciously allowed us to take a rest break at their home toward the end of a long day of "aggressive" driving. We didn't quite fill up their driveway with MINIs, but it was still an impressive sight--more than 20 by my count.

The catered BBQ on Mt. Shasta was a real treat with linen covered tables nestled among the trees and row upon row of MINIs parked in a nearby clearing. We even got to celebrate Norm's birthday up there on the mountain. Jesse had a cake made with a picture of a MINI on it. What could be better?!

So now it's time to seriously consider Part 2 of the 2007 REME Mountain Tour. I urge my fellow Sierra Nevada Mini Cooper members to sign up now before all the rooms are booked. Yosemite is a natural wonder in our back yards and should not be missed.