AS we headed ever higher into the mountains above Bala, the muddy green of the countryside became a chilly shade of white.
Today Life On Cars is one of its adventures over the border, with our merry gang of enthusiasts on the way to Llandudno to see the gaggle of Minis which travel to the resort on their annual run from the Wirral.
On the way however, we've ventured through the mountains on the wonderful roads which wind their way through Bala, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Betws-y-Coed, even though at a frosty two degrees it was probably a tad too cold to have the MX-5's roof down.
Bloody freezing but big, big fun.
Check out Life On Cars tomorrow for a full report on the 2013 Wirral to Llandudno Mini Run