Partner With Us
As a private, nonprofit institution, partnerships with universities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and corporations help to drive our mission. We proudly align with respected organizations to achieve shared goals in education, research, marketing, diversity, and workforce training and business development.
Earning frequent and widespread media attention, the Mount Washington Observatory provides its partners invaluable exposure while earning them goodwill in the marketplace for supporting a respected 90-year-old research institution studying the Earth’s weather and climate. It’s a formula that works, year after year, and our family of loyal partners is testament to that success.
Mount Washington Observatory Summit Partners
Mount Washington Auto Road
No visit to the White Mountains is complete without a drive on the legendary Mt. Washington Auto Road. You’ll experience the dramatic beauty of the mountains, or the weather that Mount Washington is so famous for. The scenic drive takes you through four distinct ecological zones as the 7.6-mile journey gains over 4,000′ in elevation. Guided tours during summer and snowcoach rides in winter are also available, in addition to a hiker shuttle.
Mount Washington Cog Railway
“The Cog” is one of the world’s great rail adventures and an exhilarating journey through history, technology, and nature. Passengers enjoy a dramatic ascent through three climate zones to the top of the highest peak in the Northeast (6288’). An ingenious cog and rack system enables the train to safely negotiate an average grade of 25%. Advanced reservations are recommended.
Mount Washington State Park
Part of New Hampshire State Parks, the 60.3-acre Mount Washington State Park is perched on the summit of the Northeast’s highest peak, surrounded by the extensive 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest. On a clear day, views from the summit extend beyond New Hampshire as far as 130 miles to Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Sherman Adams building houses a visitor center, cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, the Mount Washington Observatory and its museum.
Corporate Partners
Cranmore Mountain Lodge
Cranmore Mountain Lodge is a classic bed and breakfast nestled in a peaceful mountain scape surrounded by nature all around. We are located just one mile from the vibrant village of North Conway and Cranmore Mountain Ski Resort. Cranmore Mountain Lodge is within close proximity to other ski mountains in the Mount Washington Valley as well as the many hiking trails the White Mountains has to offer. The lodge has been thoughtfully restored; the history of each room has been preserved while the modern-day amenities such as super comfortable beds, WIFI access, hot tub, and pool are available to all guests. Breakfast is made-to-order each morning, with fresh ingredients that are sourced locally.
Eastern Mountain Sports
Eastern Mountain Sports is the premier outdoors retailer focused on inspiring happiness by connecting people with nature and each other. Founded in 1967, the company has over 50 years of heritage in providing quality, affordable gear to nature enthusiasts of all ages, and a rich history of supporting causes that protect and improve the natural environment. We trust them to outfit our summit staff 365 days per year and so should you.
Minus33 Merino Wool Company in Ashland, NH is proud to be the maker of the Official Socks of the Mount Washington Observatory. With over 107 years of woolen textile design and manufacturing experience, Minus33 crafts sustainable, high-quality Merino wool under- and outerwear that not only outperforms synthetic alternatives but also offers affordability.
Cabot Creamery Cooperative
The farm families who own Cabot Creamery Cooperative love what they do. And they’ve been doing it for a longtime – every single day since 1919. We’re proud of our thriving farms, strong communities, and happy, health cows that produce the rich, buttery milk that we use to make Cabot’s award-winning cheese and dairy products. Cabot is the official cheese of Mount Washington Observatory.
McLane Middleton
McLane Middleton is one of New England’s premier full-service law firms with over 100 attorneys across offices in Manchester, Concord, and Portsmouth, NH, and Woburn and Boston, MA. Driven by the firm’s depth of sophisticated legal expertise and an unwavering commitment to client service, the firm has built collaborative and lasting relationships with a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients.
Righteous Vices
Our small batch coffee is hand-roasted in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley. We at Righteous Vises like to lose ourselves in life’s simple pleasures, like a hot cup of coffee on radical mornings. Indulge in your favorite vice. We won’t tell. We all brew it. Righteous Vices is the official coffee of Mount Washington Observatory.
Lakeside Security Systems
Many businesses, homeowners and government clients rely on Lakeside Security Systems for reliable and cost effective solutions to all of their security and data communications needs. If a problem occurs, our ‘always ready’ Central Monitoring Station is there to respond professionally and quickly. Lakeside Security Systems provides critical support for Mount Washington Observatory’s SMS text service and weather cameras.
Northway Bank
At Northway Bank, our goal is to support the people and businesses that make up the communities we proudly serve. Whether it is personal, small business, commercial or municipal banking, Northway Bank is committed to helping our customers meet their goals and prosper with mobile and online banking services, and 17 branches located throughout New Hampshire. Northway Bank provides vital support for Mount Washington Observatory’s distance learning programs.
Cormack Construction Management
The members of our professional staff have many years of experience. Each of the project managers, estimators, and designers has field experience so they’ve developed in-depth understanding of the building process from the ground up. Cormack is also committed to continuing education; all our employees are encouraged to update their skills through seminars and classes. At Cormack, traditions of craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence combine to create what we’re proud to call “The Art of Building.”
Global Rescue
Mount Washington Observatory partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen in the backcountry. When they do, Global Rescue can provide medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. For your next backcountry adventure, consider ensuring your safety by becoming a member with Global Rescue.
Melcher & Prescott Insurance
Established in 1862 and headquartered in Laconia, NH, Melcher & Prescott Insurance is a full-service, independent insurance agency and brokerage company that specializes in business insurance, employee benefits, personal insurance, and risk management services. To learn more, visit melcher-prescott.com.
Gordini USA
Based in Vermont and independently owned, Gordini has focused on the same mission since 1956: to keep you warm and dry so you can stay outside longer. Gloves, socks, and goggles are not merely accessories, they are innovative, purpose-built equipment, made to endure the most demanding conditions, season after season. We take our commitment to people and the planet seriously and build that into everything we do.
Eversource
Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is the #1 energy company in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023 and recognized as one of America’s Most JUST Companies. Eversource is New Hampshire’s largest electric utility, serving nearly 535,000 homes and businesses in 211 cities and towns, and also supplies water to approximately 10,300 homes and businesses in eight communities. The #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, Eversource harnesses the commitment of approximately 9,900 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. For more information, please visit eversource.com.
Peter Limmer & Sons
Peter Limmer & Sons Inc. and Limmer Boots LLC are independently owned and operated here in the United States. We’re committed to preserving the 100 year legacy of Peter Limmer Sr, Peter Limmer II, Francis Limmer, Peter Limmer, and Karl Limmer, by providing you with the highest quality boots, materials, and customer service possible. We believe in the power of growing community and relationships in the outdoors, and know that the moments of introspection and self-reliance learned there, can transform any individual. For more information, visit limmerboots.com.
Oboz Footwear
We started Oboz in 2007 in Bozeman, Montana because of our love for the outdoors. We at Oboz (Outside + Bozeman) honor the 18 million acres of vast and breathtaking landscape that comprise the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem surrounding us. It’s this lifelong love of the trail that enables our designers to create footwear that’s remarkably durable, comfortable, and always worthy of the task at hand. Our philosophy is simple. Design the kind of footwear that we’d want to wear.
Big Dave’s Bagels & Deli
Big Dave’s Bagels & Deli is the name… serving delicious food is the game. For owner Dave Hausman, what started as a part time job for a 14-year-old has turned into nearly 50 years of serving customers. In business for over 30 years, Hausman is dedicated to cooking home-style food with customer service and quality at the forefront of each employee’s mind. But he doesn’t stop there! Big Dave’s seeks to stay active in their community by helping organizations and giving back to the community. Stop by their shop on on Eastman Road in North Conway, New Hampshire!
Bank of New Hampshire
Founded in 1831, Bank of New Hampshire has a long record of meeting the personal banking, business lending and wealth management needs of residents throughout New Hampshire and southern Maine. A lot has changed over the years, but our commitment to providing amazing service will always be our #1 focus. Bank of New Hampshire is committed to remaining an independent mutual financial institution, delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service, while assisting our employees, customers and communities to build brighter futures.
Renewal Compost
Renewal Compost is a compost collection service in beautiful Southern New Hampshire, that began in March of 2021. Owners, Lou and Meagan Saviano are proud to service both residential and commercial customers in Manchester, Concord, and surrounding towns. We pick-up food scraps and compostable-ware and turn 100% of the collected waste into finished compost which is a great fertilizer for NH gardens and farms. We give back a bag of finished compost each spring to all of our customers! Renewal Compost is committed to keeping waste out of landfills, and in turn, we are able to bring much-needed nutrients back into our native soils.