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Seeking 17 Peaks: Meet Steward Chris Nichols By Chris Nichols Hello Everyone, My name is Chris, I turned 61 back in February and I will be participating in Seek the Peak 2025. This is my 18th year participating in this great event for a great cause! Each year I try to come up with
Meet Seek the Peak Steward Chris Nichols By MWOBS Staff Mount Washington Observatory’s largest fundraising event, Seek the Peak, has long encouraged participants to seek their peak by picking a walk in the woods of their choosing, whether in the White Mountains or their backyard, while raising funds for the organization's research, education, and
1930's photograph by Harold Orne. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, It was 93 years ago when Mount Washington Observatory was established. On Wednesday, October 15, we mark that anniversary with our Founding Day to commemorate this important occasion. I think all those who were involved in starting the Observatory would be pleased that the organization they founded continues
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hikes 16 and 17! By Chris Nichols September 22, 2025 – Summit 16 of 17 A chilly morning turned into a spectacular day on Mount Washington. The thermostat in my car read 39 degrees when I got to the Ammonoosuc Ravine trailhead. I think that’s the coldest start so
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hikes 11-15 By Chris Nichols August 22, 2025 – Summit 11 of 17 It’s definitely feeling like fall up in the mountains. Temps at the base where in the upper 40’s when I headed up the Ammonoosuc Ravine trail this morning. I met a few hikers along the way,
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hikes 8.5-10 By Chris Nichols July 30, 2025 – Summit 8.5 of 17 Sometimes things don’t work out as planned. This morning, I woke up early and headed up to the White Mountains, with a plan to climb Washington for number 9. Last night the forecast was borderline for
25th Anniversary Seek the Peak Raises More Than $300,000 for Mount Washington Observatory North Conway, NH, July 31 2025 – Mount Washington Observatory’s (MWOBS) 25th Anniversary Seek the Peak set a fundraising record, generating more than $300,000 to support the nonprofit organization’s work in weather forecasting, long-term data, research, and education. “Who could have
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hikes 7 and 8 By Chris Nichols July 16, 2025 – Summit 7 of 17 Another opportunistic forecast, another summit! Since this was a day trip, I once again headed for the Ammonusuc Ravine Trail. The climb up to the Lakes of the Clouds hut was uneventful. About halfway
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hike 6 By Chris Nichols July 11, 2025 – Summit 6 of 17 On my last climb, I was expecting warm temps and sunshine when I got to the summit. Today, I started in the fog, climbed in the fog, and it was foggy when I took my summit
Still Time for Hikers to Unite for 25th Anniversary of “Seek the Peak” Hike-a-thon to Support Mount Washington Observatory Generous donor will match all fundraising 1:1 in July up to $25,000 North Conway, NH– Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts have the opportunity to support Mount Washington Observatory’s (MWOBS) weather science and education programs by joining
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