Registration is open, our website is up and running.

Goto https://minisinthemountains.com/ browse around, hit the register tab, then remember to get your lodging via the lodging tab!

We do have a group of rooms blocked at the Christie Lodge our event HQ.

If you need dog friendly try the Comfort Inn in Avon, they are a comfy place.

If you want a higher standard of accommodation, you have choices in Vail, Beaver Run and a number of options in Avon proper.

Remember to sign up for dinner, the menu looks excellent for Saturday night.

Check out the area maps we have provided on the website, we have rides in the planning.

If you have a Countryman think dirt, I will lead that ride.

Don

 

I think folks have noticed, registration is open, get your room at the Christie Lodge, rates are very very good for August in the Vail Valley.

If you have a pup or two, you might try the Comfort Inn in Avon as the CL is not pet-friendly.

Don

 

It is not to late to register, you have until July 21, but the early bird gets the choice MINI spots.

Special pricing on lodging at our MITM host hotel the Christie Lodge.

See the website to register, get lodging and view our updates on activities and fun.

We will have some great rides and activities for the whole family, good food, great night activities (bars and pubs), the area is alive with live music each night.

Think Rides, Parade, Car show, BBQ, Beer, music and more.

We look forward to seeing you at MITM.

Don

 

Good Morning folks, registration closes July 21. It is 43 days until MITM in Avon.

We have rides being finalized, you will be amazed at the variety. Dinner on Saturday AVON, remember to get your dinner ordered in advance, we have limited seating, no dinners purchased at the event.

!NUF MINI Car show and the MITM Group photo will be at the Village in Beaver Creek, they have great shops which will be open and a number of good restaurants.

The Boy Scout troop of Vail Valley is our working team for the Pinewood Derby and will as our charity of choice will receive all monies from those events, build a car to run and/or show. Trophies are being awarded. MINI5280 will match the charity donation with a max. contribution to support the supporting Scout troop.

Come out to the Rockies, register at our MITM website.

Thank you, Don

 

31 Days until MITM - Avon

15 Days until MITM registration is closed, get registered, get your dinner tickets.

Current stat today, 149 MINIs registered, some folks are bringing up 2 MINIs, so about 175 MINIs based on registration.

Day trippers will swell us by 20-30% for Friday and Saturday, it will be a fun event.

Build a Pinewood Derby car and enter it for the Derby on Saturday, all monies from these entries goes to the Boy Scouts of Vail Valley, our Charity pick for this year in Avon.

Note the big news for Thursday, go listen to some of the music on the link provided by our MITM Chairman, that little lady rocks.

Don

 

In 6 days MITM registration will be closed.

Sign back on with your login and get the things you missed.

Sign up for the !NUF car show, it will be in Beaver Creek on Saturday, build a Derby Car, sign up and win a trophy.

See the MITM website for some ongoing changes and information, rides are posted!

Don

 

17 Days until MITM. And a few hours!

Registration ends today, get it done, if you plan to enjoy some mountain Drives, neat small car show in Beaver Creek, the wonderful Vail Valley, good food.

 

16 days and an hour until MITM in Avon.

And it (Registration) is closed.

Count 233 Registered MINIs with 253 Badged Guests.

We figure on 400-500 people staying in and around Avon and at the Christie Lodge.

Weekend with daytrippers should be 300 MINIs and 500-600 people.

Parade and MINI Taste of Avon on Thursday afternoon and Evening.

Volunteer lead MITM Mountain rides each day during the event.

Wine & Cheese Social on Friday eve, starting at 6:30. this a free event for MITM attendees who pre-registered.

!NUF MINI Car Show on Saturday 8am - 1pm in Beaver Creek.

MITM Group Photo in Beaver Creek on Saturday afternoon.

More Mountain Rides/Drives

Saturday night MITM Group Dinner at Montana's in Avon, pre-paid guests only. 5:30 to 10PM, open dancing and fun after 10PM until close.

Vendors in the massive parking in the main parking area.

DIY Car Wash open every day.

Ralph Schomp MINI will be up with the big tent and the MINI store.

It will be a hoot, sorry if you did not get registered, look to 2014 for your next vacation in the Rockies with MITM.

Don ----