The first annual MINIs in the Mountains (MITM) will take place Aug. 10-13, 2006 at Copper Mountain Ski Resort in beautiful Colorado! The resort, at an altitude of 9770 ft, is about 75 miles west of Denver on Interstate 70. MITM will feature 10 rides up, down and over the mountains -- nothing but twisties and altitude! Drive to the top of the highest paved highway in North America (climb 7000 ft in 28 miles to 14,264 ft). In addition, a variety of social, vendor and driving events are planned for the entire family.

The Denver, Colorado area MINI Cooper club MINI5280.org (as in 5280 ft or 1 mile high) is the sponsoring MINI club, along with local and national vendors. Many MINI and non-MINI (are there any?) summer activity choices are available for the whole family, such as mountain & road biking, hiking, chairlift rides, go-carts, river rafting, fly-fishing, and many others in nearby mountain towns.

Mark your calendar: MITM (Coopers @ Copper) August 10-13 in the Colorado mountains. Watch this thread and North American Motoring for updates and registration information.