Supporter Spotlight: Ryan Shepard
Supporter Spotlight: Ryan Shepard By Ryan Shepard and Carissa Milliman Ever since I was a kid, living in Western New York and growing up with lake effect snow, I
December 2025
Supporter Spotlight: Erik Rider
Supporter Spotlight: Erik Rider By Wendy Almeida For Erik Rider, supporting Mount Washington Observatory comes from a lifelong fascination with weather and how it shapes daily life. Growing up
Supporter Spotlight: Colleen Gendron
Supporter Spotlight: Colleen 'Coco' Gendron By Wendy Almeida In the 1970s, Colleen 'Coco' Gendron was introduced to hiking by a close friend’s father, an avid hiker and Appalachian Mountain Club instructor,
Supporter Spotlight: AJ Mastrangelo
Supporter Spotlight: AJ Mastrangelo By Wendy Almeida A young AJ on the summit with Rebecca Scholand. AJ Mastrangelo’s relationship with Mount Washington Observatory began long before his
Supporter Spotlight: Angelo Decrisantis
Supporter Spotlight: Angelo Decrisantis By Wendy Almeida For Angelo Decrisantis, Mount Washington has been a lifelong connection. It began in 1965, at age 15, on a family drive to
November 2025
Supporter Spotlight: Emory Prescott
Supporter Spotlight: Emory Prescott By Wendy Almeida For Emory Prescott, being a Mount Washington Observatory member for the past 10 years isn’t just about weather. It’s about purpose and
March 2024
Mount Washington Observatory to Host 90th Anniversary Big Wind Day Celebration
Mount Washington Observatory to Host 90th Anniversary Big Wind Day Celebration North Conway, NH – March 23, 2024 – In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the highest wind
July 2023
23rd Annual Seek the Peak Exceeds Fundraising Goal
23rd Annual Seek the Peak Exceeds Fundraising GoalNorth Conway, NH, July 18, 2023 – Hikers and sponsors participating in the 23rd annual Seek the Peak contributed over $195,000 to the
June 2023
MWOBS Internship: Research, Forecasting, Communications, and a Race up the Auto Road
MWOBS Internship: Research, Forecasting, Communications, and a Race up the Auto Road Hello, my name is Myah Rather, and I am super excited to be a summit intern with
May 2023
The Story Behind a Tumultuous Transition to Spring
The Story Behind a Tumultuous Transition to Spring Francis Tarasiewicz, Weather Observer & Education Specialist April ended on an active and destructive note for the summit and New England
