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Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hike 5
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hike 5 By Chris Nichols June 23, 2025 – Summit 5 of 17 “Mountain weather is subject to rapid changes and extreme conditions…” that’s the lead sentence for the Higher Summits Forecast. Since I typically leave my house well before the
June Newsletter: Annual Meeting Highlights and 2025 Annual Report
The Northern Lights captured by Charlie Peachey on June 2. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, Every year, we gather for Mount Washington Observatory’s Annual Meeting. Your time, dedication, and generosity make this possible. And this year we celebrated a turning point in our organization. Over the past year,
May Newsletter: Experience Mount Washington this Spring!
A purple sunset captured by Weather Observer Charlie Peachey on May 4. Dear *{{Informal Name}}*, We’re commonly told April showers bring May flowers; however, for Mount Washington’s alpine zone, brilliant blooms are still another month away. That said, summit facilities at Mount Washington State Park will open to the
From Intern to Educator to Observer: My Next Chapter with the Obs
From Intern to Educator to Observer: My Next Chapter with the Obs By Amy Cotter For the past year and a half, I have worked with Mount Washington Observatory in a variety of positions.
Bringing Supplies to Mt. Washington’s Summit
Bringing Supplies to Mt. Washington’s Summit By Jamie Boss It’s one thing to operate a weather observatory on top of Mount Washington in the worst weather in the world and another to provide a
20 FAQs about Nimbus, the Summit Cat
20 FAQs about Nimbus, the Summit Cat By Nimbus & Alexis George I recently collaborated with Weather Observer and Meteorologist, Alexis George, to compile and answer the most frequently asked questions about me, Nimbus
