kaseri - Oct 26, 2007 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2007
Lion Head Winter Route
Up Tucks to Lion Head Winter route. Wind was 50-60 mph with higer gusts. On our descent the wind picked me up and slammed me to the ground as I was rounding Lions Head. I had to self arrest in order to stop myself. Descended back to Pinkham without any other issues. Later that evening I found out that the higest wind gust for the day was over 100mph. That was most likely the gust that got me.
TJ311 - Oct 16, 2007 8:56 am Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2007
No Time This Time
We were just passing through the area and had no time for a hike. We drove up Auto Road and spent an hour checking out the views and snapping photos. What a spectacular day. Visibility was 75+ miles in all directions. Of course people were swarming everywhere. Very busy day. I can't wait to hit this summit on foot!
KiboEsq - Oct 13, 2007 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2006
I have hiked, skied, ice climbed and rock climbed on Mount Washington over the years. I've had a lot of fun there and I hope to continue to have great days there in the future
BobSmith - Sep 21, 2007 5:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2007
Tuckerman/Lion Head
We climbed up Tuckerman Ravine Trail and descended Lion Head Trail. Visibility was great below about 5500 feet. Socked in good above that. We had a great time and stayed for two nights at Joe Dodge Lodge. Next trip I'm going to do Huntington Ravine!
cushman - Sep 19, 2007 1:24 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 1996
Lion's Head
Luke and I climbed Mt. Wash via Lion's Head. Great day.
Bark Eater - Sep 19, 2007 12:50 pm Date Climbed: May 6, 1978
First Ascent in "Winter"
Hiked up the auto road in winter conditions...snow/ice covered, 60-70 mph winds, 20-30 degrees F. A great spring day!
Ok. Hands down. Coldest I've ever been. Winds were 70mph. Went up Lions Head Trail. The next winter it took 3 days to summit (going through the Great Gulf). The snow was seriously deep. This was the hardest thing I've ever done to date. It was exhausting. (Like climbing a sand dune in snowshoes!) We climbed it maybe 5-6 times more in the winter and summitted 2-3 times. Went up one year and turned around due to whiteout & whipping winds. Great Great fun!
Although the visability was 25' on the Summit it was still a fantastic climb, and a huge adventure. Just what the doctor ordered. Stayed at Hermit Lake 2 nights. Summitted Mt. Monroe via Boott Spur on day 2. Conditions nearly identical. Low visability, wind chill around 15 or so. Sleet,rain and snow.Summer in the Whites.
thelisa - Jul 23, 2007 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2007
Right of Right Gully
Cold clear sunny day and low risk of avalanches. Nice firm snow enabled us to kick steps. Watched a group of riders and skiers come down around us but otherwise it was a quiet day in Tux. Summited Washington in strong wind, still clear sunny skies - a gift!
mountainloverCO - Jul 23, 2007 8:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007
Route Climbed: Huntington Ravine, Descent: Lion's Head Trail
My first ascent up Washington, and wow was it a beauty! Had great weather, blue skies, and wonderful views around us. The scrambling up Huntington was a blast. Enjoyed a brief lunch at the summit house, and then made our way down the Lion's Head Trail, arriving at the trailhead 7 hours after our start. I can't say enough about this area...the views of the ravines were stunning!
dirth - Jul 23, 2007 12:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2007
Presidential Traverse
Crossed over the summit as part of a South to North Presidential Traverse. Stopped inside to eat our lunch. Very windy (80 mph gusts) and chilly (40's). The summit was in the clouds most of the day so no views while we were on it. Only views were looking back at the summit from Adams later.
cms829 - Jul 11, 2007 11:00 am Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2007
Pushed off by 0 Vis
Unsuccessful attempt of south gully. Hiked up in the rain and once we hit the base of huntington the fog rolled in way too thick. Be back once the snow starts to fall thats for sure.
My dog Spanky and I couldn't see much of anything after about 4,000 ft. Doesn't mattter - it was a great day! Please go to http://50summits.blogspot to read our trip report.
kaseri - Oct 26, 2007 3:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 19, 2007
Lion Head Winter RouteUp Tucks to Lion Head Winter route. Wind was 50-60 mph with higer gusts. On our descent the wind picked me up and slammed me to the ground as I was rounding Lions Head. I had to self arrest in order to stop myself. Descended back to Pinkham without any other issues. Later that evening I found out that the higest wind gust for the day was over 100mph. That was most likely the gust that got me.
TJ311 - Oct 16, 2007 8:56 am Date Climbed: Oct 4, 2007
No Time This TimeWe were just passing through the area and had no time for a hike. We drove up Auto Road and spent an hour checking out the views and snapping photos. What a spectacular day. Visibility was 75+ miles in all directions. Of course people were swarming everywhere. Very busy day. I can't wait to hit this summit on foot!
KiboEsq - Oct 13, 2007 8:10 pm Date Climbed: Jun 15, 2006
Hard HikeSnow/Sleet on top, 60 and sunny at pinkham
MtnMagic - Oct 12, 2007 3:54 pm
Many timesI have hiked, skied, ice climbed and rock climbed on Mount Washington over the years. I've had a lot of fun there and I hope to continue to have great days there in the future
BobSmith - Sep 21, 2007 5:00 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2007
Tuckerman/Lion HeadWe climbed up Tuckerman Ravine Trail and descended Lion Head Trail. Visibility was great below about 5500 feet. Socked in good above that. We had a great time and stayed for two nights at Joe Dodge Lodge. Next trip I'm going to do Huntington Ravine!
cushman - Sep 19, 2007 1:24 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 1996
Lion's HeadLuke and I climbed Mt. Wash via Lion's Head. Great day.
Bark Eater - Sep 19, 2007 12:50 pm Date Climbed: May 6, 1978
First Ascent in "Winter"Hiked up the auto road in winter conditions...snow/ice covered, 60-70 mph winds, 20-30 degrees F. A great spring day!
tioga - Sep 15, 2007 10:41 pm Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2005
TwiceClimbed it twice. Once when I was 12 with my family and once while living in Vermont for a summer. Climbed the Ammonoosuc trail both times.
Joseph Claghorn - Sep 6, 2007 8:23 pm Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2007
Where others have gone beforebig pile of rocks
tigerlilly - Aug 29, 2007 12:08 am
My, it's cold up there!Ok. Hands down. Coldest I've ever been. Winds were 70mph. Went up Lions Head Trail. The next winter it took 3 days to summit (going through the Great Gulf). The snow was seriously deep. This was the hardest thing I've ever done to date. It was exhausting. (Like climbing a sand dune in snowshoes!) We climbed it maybe 5-6 times more in the winter and summitted 2-3 times. Went up one year and turned around due to whiteout & whipping winds. Great Great fun!
StarMan - Aug 9, 2007 8:05 pm
Tough HikeHave done in both summer and winter via Tuckerman and Lions Head.
joegrim - Aug 6, 2007 11:19 am Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2007
Great day for a hike!Up Tuckerman - Lion Head
Down Nelson Crag - Old Johnson Road
Awesome weather!
smiarowski - Jul 29, 2007 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 24, 2007
Lions HeadUp Lions Head, down Right Right Gully.
Up Pinnacle, down Lions Head
Up Lions Head, down Tuckermand Ravine trail
Mayhey Kid - Jul 24, 2007 10:03 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007
Tuckerman Ravine TrailAlthough the visability was 25' on the Summit it was still a fantastic climb, and a huge adventure. Just what the doctor ordered. Stayed at Hermit Lake 2 nights. Summitted Mt. Monroe via Boott Spur on day 2. Conditions nearly identical. Low visability, wind chill around 15 or so. Sleet,rain and snow.Summer in the Whites.
thelisa - Jul 23, 2007 7:44 pm Date Climbed: Feb 24, 2007
Right of Right GullyCold clear sunny day and low risk of avalanches. Nice firm snow enabled us to kick steps. Watched a group of riders and skiers come down around us but otherwise it was a quiet day in Tux. Summited Washington in strong wind, still clear sunny skies - a gift!
mountainloverCO - Jul 23, 2007 8:12 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007
Route Climbed: Huntington Ravine, Descent: Lion's Head TrailMy first ascent up Washington, and wow was it a beauty! Had great weather, blue skies, and wonderful views around us. The scrambling up Huntington was a blast. Enjoyed a brief lunch at the summit house, and then made our way down the Lion's Head Trail, arriving at the trailhead 7 hours after our start. I can't say enough about this area...the views of the ravines were stunning!
dirth - Jul 23, 2007 12:55 am Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2007
Presidential TraverseCrossed over the summit as part of a South to North Presidential Traverse. Stopped inside to eat our lunch. Very windy (80 mph gusts) and chilly (40's). The summit was in the clouds most of the day so no views while we were on it. Only views were looking back at the summit from Adams later.
cms829 - Jul 11, 2007 11:00 am Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2007
Pushed off by 0 VisUnsuccessful attempt of south gully. Hiked up in the rain and once we hit the base of huntington the fog rolled in way too thick. Be back once the snow starts to fall thats for sure.
rkrevald - Jul 4, 2007 8:15 pm Date Climbed: Jul 1, 2007
Cold, Windy, Snowflurries In July?My dog Spanky and I couldn't see much of anything after about 4,000 ft. Doesn't mattter - it was a great day! Please go to http://50summits.blogspot to read our trip report.
J Fox - Jun 27, 2007 3:27 am
Tuckermans RavineI climbed this 3 or 4 times when I was a kid. This was a huge mountain back then.