MINI Takes The States 2014

MINI Takes The States (MTTS) 2014 is a cross-country road trip of MINI Cooper enthusiasts. We will join MTTS in Grand Junction, CO and hop off the trip after Dallas. We'll start our trip in Denver, overnight in Snowmass Village then join MTTS in Grand Junction. www.MINITakesTheStates.com

Getting ready to motor to Snowmass (near Aspen), CO, ahead of the MINI Takes The States (MTTS) nationwide tour across the country. We'll meet MTTS in Grand Junction in a day.

Short break at 12,095' Independence Pass, Colorado.

Short break at 12,095' Independence Pass, Colorado.

Short break at 12,095' Independence Pass, Colorado.

Panoramic view of the group at Independence Pass, CO.

Hotel room view of ski slopes at Snowmass Village, about 8 miles from Aspen, CO. The temperature was cool and refreshing with rain most of the night.

Hotel room view of the valley in Snowmass Village, about 8 miles from Aspen, CO. The temperature was cool and refreshing with rain most of the night.

Where do we go from here? Somewhere between Snowmass and Grand Junction. Photo by Teena Craighill.

Gas stop on the way from Snowmass to Grand Junction, CO.

Closing in on Grand Junction. Photo by Lisa Shelton.

The official MTTS logo for 2014, sponsored by MINI USA (representing the manufacturer). MINI Cooper owners and their passengers registered ahead of time and indicated which city or cities they planned to visit with the tour. The route, stops along the way, and various activities at the overnight stops were planned by MINI USA.

Grand Junction, at one of the MTTS event hotels.

Do-it-yourself car wash for MTTS, sponsored by Denver-area based MINI Cooper club MINI5280. Grand Junction.

MINI5280 is promoting MINIs In The Mountains for 2015 a year in advance.

This MINI driver is "going all the way." Weneover, UT yesterday, Grand Junction today, Albuquerque tomorrow, ...

A wrapped (not painted) MINI Coupe. Grand Junction.

A wrapped (not painted) MINI Coupe. Grand Junction.

Promoting MITM 2015 early, while participating in MTTS 2014.

Vicki's little guy in the co-pilot seat. Grand Junction.

MTTS going all the way -- San Francisco to Boston.

Colorado's own MINI5280 club volunteers getting the do-it-yourself carwash read for MTTS participants in Grand Junction.

DIY car wash is a popular and welcome activity for most MINI owners on tour. Grand Junction.