Seek the Peak 2026: New Adventures, Rooted in Tradition
Seek the Peak 2026: New Adventures, Rooted in Tradition By MWOBS Staff Seek the Peak is Mount Washington Observatory's largest annual fundraiser, and for 26 years it's brought together
March 2026
What “Prepared” Really Means in the White Mountains
What “Prepared” Really Means in the White Mountains Early Spring in the Whites: The Most Honest Season By Andrew Harris, Burgeon Outdoor If you’ve spent any time in New
March on Mount Washington
March on Mount Washington By Ryan Knapp Looking towards Mt. Madison at sunset on March 21, 2026. The calendar has spoken: Friday, 20 March 2026, marked the
Home Sweet Summit
Home Sweet Summit By Kathryn Hawkes Me enjoying the view of Mount Washington while skiing in the valley on my off week. Hi everyone! My name is
Pleasant Winter Days on the Summit
Pleasant Winter Days on the Summit By Karl Philippoff The summit of Mount Washington is known to be the "Home of the World’s Worst Weather" due to high winds,
February 2026
Meet MWOBS/MWAC Intern Ryan Tanski
Meet MWOBS/MWAC Intern Ryan Tanski By Ryan Tanski Hello! I’m Ryan Tanski and I’m the joint USFS Mount Washington Avalanche Center and Mount Washington Observatory Intern this winter. I’m
Geologist Climbs Rock Pile, Looks Up
Geologist Climbs Rock Pile, Looks Up By Bailey Nordin Hello from the summit of Mount Washington! My name is Bailey Nordin, and I am the newest Weather Observer and
January 2026
Life on Top of New England
Life on Top of New England By Anna Trujillo Hi everyone! My name is Anna Trujillo and I am one of the interns for the MWOBS winter season. I
I Haven’t Seen a Tree in 12 Days
I Haven’t Seen a Tree in 12 Days By Ryan Steinke A photo of me hiking Cathedral Ledge during my first off week. Hi everyone, my name
2025 By the Numbers
2025 By the Numbers By Ryan Knapp Mt. Washington from the Northwest on Jan. 6, 2026. January 2026 started off cold with temperatures well below normal, but
