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Overview of Rain on Snow Research By Charlie Peachey Below is a summary of findings from current research on rain on snow
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2023-24 Education Programs Recap: Inspiring Future Meteorologists
2023-24 Education Programs Recap: Inspiring Future Meteorologists By MWOBS Education Staff The academic year of 2023-2024 has ended, and with it, MWOBS’ education team has experienced our biggest year of growth— both programming and staffing-wise— yet. Seasonal AmeriCorps Educator Emily Veh and School Programs Coordinator Jackie Bellefontaine (also a former summit intern turned weather observer) started off the year strong with a backpack giveaway to over 800 middle school students across the White Mountains and Western Maine. These Cotopaxi backpacks also included weather kits, cloud charts, and additional educational materials for each student: See Story of Impact here. Moving
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Remembering Guy Gosselin
In Remembrance: Guy Gosselin By Rob Kirsch | July 20, 2024 Quodumque Est Durus, Nobis Maxime Placet Life Trustee and Former Executive Director Guy Gosselin died during the early morning on March 7, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Gorham,
Overview of Rain on Snow Research
Overview of Rain on Snow Research By Charlie Peachey Below is a summary of findings from current research on rain on snow events, defined as liquid precipitation on existing snowpack, occurring on the summit of Mount Washington from September 1989 through May
Mountains, Mental Health, and Self-Care with Steward Riley McGurn
Mountains, Mental Health, and Self-Care with Steward Riley McGurn By Riley McGurn The mountains are so special to me and many others; the challenges, the views, the physical activity, and the experiences all encourage us to go back frequently. Like the
Summit Crew Goes Rock Climbing for an Early Seek the Peak
Summit Crew Goes Rock Climbing for an Early Seek the Peak By Alex Branton Seek the Peak is just around the corner, meaning lots of people will be heading out on an outdoor adventure in an effort to support the Mount
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