Route Climbed: Tuckerman's via AMC Lodge Date Climbed: September 25, 2004
(sorry for the late post)
Though the top feels like Disney world, it is a great climb. After a couple hours in the wild, up the difficult mountain, I knew I was near the top when I heard the ba-beep of a car being unlocked. I couldn't see any cars because I was under the ridge, so it was kinda freaky. Be prepared though. Some tough weather awaits you.
Route Climbed: usually Tuckerman or Lion's Head Date Climbed: several times
This mountain has been the grand challenge of many summer seasons. Trying to do it as a day trip from Boston is not easy, traffic stinks and the mountain is just plain big.
My only attempt to climb it as an overnight trip didn't work out for me, the story is here
Route Climbed: From Pinkham Notch Date Climbed: Approx. 1978
I climbed Mount Washington with may father when I was a young boy. It was both his and my first "real" mountain, and marked the beginning of what would later become an obsession. At that time I don't think he or I realized just how quickly the weather can turn deadly on the mountain. Now I remind him of how much more dangerous "our climb" was as compaired to the summits that I bag now-a-days!
Was a great day on top. Very cool and windy with partial clouds, but still had great views of the surrounding country. The fall colors were outstanding. The hoar frost was several inches thick and there was a little snow around. I'm glad we got up because we are told they closed everything at top the next day.
Route Climbed: Ammonoosuc Ravine/Crawford Path Date Climbed: June 17, 2003
Blynn and I climbed to the summit after a festive night at the Lakes of the Clouds Hut (reminiscent of summer camp but more challenging to get to). The weather was nothing short of incredible for Mt. Washington --clear skies, mid seventies and 20 to 40 mph winds. It was pretty disconcerting to see all of the tourist/weather stuff at the top. We descended to the Tuckerman Crossover and returned to the hut via the Bigelow Lawn. Descending on the talus was tough as I was pretty bruised from a fall I had on the "Ammi" the previous day.
Route Climbed: Presidential Traverse Date Climbed: 28 November, 2004
Did a very nice early winter Presidential traverse, from Crawford Notch on rte 302 to Appalachia Parking Lot on Rte 2. Hiked up to Mitzpah Springs hut late Friday night, hauled ass all the way to Madison Hut Saturday, then down Valley Way trail to Appalachia on Sunday. Got to car before 11, only to find it broken into...but that's another story...
Route Climbed: Huntington up, Lions Head down. Date Climbed: Sept 9, 2004
Now what? I've done the big one? I guess its time to learn some winter camping. A SPECTACULAR day for a climb. The views were FABULOUS. We could see for miles!
Did this twice, in the winter by the Lion's Head route and back to Hermit Lakes via the Boot Spur and Link and then in the Summer as I completed another section of the AT.
Route Climbed: Lion Head Winter Route Date Climbed: 1/25/03
This was my first exposure to winter mountaineering. I went with a friend who taught me all the basics (self-arrest, crampon travel, etc.) The weather was nasty (50mph winds and windchill of -50F and poor visibility) near the top, but it was still a great feeling to stand on the summit.
fryinbacon - Feb 25, 2005 1:30 pm
Route Climbed: North Gully Date Climbed: December 4 2004long and beautiful climb, didn't attempt the summit
fryinbacon - Feb 25, 2005 1:28 pm
Route Climbed: Pinnacle Gully Date Climbed: November 20 2004thin and awesome.
yanks880 - Feb 23, 2005 5:58 pm
Route Climbed: Lions Head Winter Route Date Climbed: January 30th 2005amazing day although we got winds gusting to 45mph. wouldnt want to see it on a bad day...
puddlecruiser - Feb 22, 2005 12:25 pm
Route Climbed: Lion's Head Date Climbed: Summer 1994Multiday backpacking. Gusts to 60 mph. I haven't done this area of the presidentials in winter. Yet.
doctorpeakbagger - Feb 21, 2005 3:51 pm
Route Climbed: Tuckerman's via AMC Lodge Date Climbed: September 25, 2004(sorry for the late post)
Though the top feels like Disney world, it is a great climb. After a couple hours in the wild, up the difficult mountain, I knew I was near the top when I heard the ba-beep of a car being unlocked. I couldn't see any cars because I was under the ridge, so it was kinda freaky. Be prepared though. Some tough weather awaits you.
dspal - Feb 21, 2005 9:10 am
Route Climbed: Lion's Head Winter Route Date Climbed: February 20, 2005Couldn't have asked for a better day...clear, cold, windy--but what would you expect??
Steve Gruhn - Jan 26, 2005 10:44 pm
Route Climbed: Lion Head to Tuckerman Ravine Date Climbed: October 10, 2004Easy half day hike from Pinkham Notch.
nartreb - Jan 25, 2005 11:49 am
Route Climbed: usually Tuckerman or Lion's Head Date Climbed: several timesThis mountain has been the grand challenge of many summer seasons. Trying to do it as a day trip from Boston is not easy, traffic stinks and the mountain is just plain big.
My only attempt to climb it as an overnight trip didn't work out for me, the story is here
sierratrekkin - Dec 21, 2004 7:22 am
Route Climbed: From Pinkham Notch Date Climbed: Approx. 1978I climbed Mount Washington with may father when I was a young boy. It was both his and my first "real" mountain, and marked the beginning of what would later become an obsession. At that time I don't think he or I realized just how quickly the weather can turn deadly on the mountain. Now I remind him of how much more dangerous "our climb" was as compaired to the summits that I bag now-a-days!
"Thanks dad!"
mrh - Dec 11, 2004 1:52 am
Date Climbed: October 7, 2000Was a great day on top. Very cool and windy with partial clouds, but still had great views of the surrounding country. The fall colors were outstanding. The hoar frost was several inches thick and there was a little snow around. I'm glad we got up because we are told they closed everything at top the next day.
indianabob - Dec 5, 2004 3:32 pm
Route Climbed: Ammonoosuc Ravine/Crawford Path Date Climbed: June 17, 2003Blynn and I climbed to the summit after a festive night at the Lakes of the Clouds Hut (reminiscent of summer camp but more challenging to get to). The weather was nothing short of incredible for Mt. Washington --clear skies, mid seventies and 20 to 40 mph winds. It was pretty disconcerting to see all of the tourist/weather stuff at the top. We descended to the Tuckerman Crossover and returned to the hut via the Bigelow Lawn. Descending on the talus was tough as I was pretty bruised from a fall I had on the "Ammi" the previous day.
AlexeyD - Nov 29, 2004 3:11 pm
Route Climbed: Presidential Traverse Date Climbed: 28 November, 2004Did a very nice early winter Presidential traverse, from Crawford Notch on rte 302 to Appalachia Parking Lot on Rte 2. Hiked up to Mitzpah Springs hut late Friday night, hauled ass all the way to Madison Hut Saturday, then down Valley Way trail to Appalachia on Sunday. Got to car before 11, only to find it broken into...but that's another story...
syzygy - Nov 21, 2004 11:36 pm
Route Climbed: Huntington up, Lions Head down. Date Climbed: Sept 9, 2004Now what? I've done the big one? I guess its time to learn some winter camping. A SPECTACULAR day for a climb. The views were FABULOUS. We could see for miles!
nuclimber - Oct 11, 2004 9:36 pm
Route Climbed: tuckerman ravine Date Climbed: 27 november 2002fun fun fun! tough to follow the trail up the ravine when its covered in snow. bundle up and bring lots of water.
mickymac1 - Oct 8, 2004 1:22 pm
Route Climbed: Lion's Head & Presi Traverse Date Climbed: 7/'93 & 1/'01Awesome mountain!!
climbmn - Sep 27, 2004 3:40 am
Route Climbed: Tuckerman Ravine Date Climbed: Nov 26, 2002Summit in poor visibility. Amazing trip though.
irishrose - Sep 10, 2004 11:29 pm
Date Climbed: September 4, 2003What a day! Wild weather encountered, par for the mountian, an awesome no matter what we faced.
irishrose - Sep 10, 2004 11:27 pm
Route Climbed: Pinnicale Gully, Huntington Ravine Date Climbed: Sepember 2, 2002One on my favorite places in the presidential mt range!
woodstrider - Sep 9, 2004 2:41 pm
Date Climbed: 3-13-99 and 8-20-03Did this twice, in the winter by the Lion's Head route and back to Hermit Lakes via the Boot Spur and Link and then in the Summer as I completed another section of the AT.
mountainjunkie - Aug 28, 2004 10:20 am
Route Climbed: Lion Head Winter Route Date Climbed: 1/25/03This was my first exposure to winter mountaineering. I went with a friend who taught me all the basics (self-arrest, crampon travel, etc.) The weather was nasty (50mph winds and windchill of -50F and poor visibility) near the top, but it was still a great feeling to stand on the summit.