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24th Annual Seek the Peak Exceeds Fundraising Goal
Photo by Chris Gauthier/LightChaser Productions 24th Annual Seek the Peak Exceeds Fundraising Goal North Conway, NH, July 25, 2024 – Hikers and sponsors participating in the 24th annual Seek the Peak on July 19-20 contributed over $228,000 to the nonprofit Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS),
Overview of Rain on Snow Research
Overview of Rain on Snow Research By Charlie Peachey Below is a summary of findings from current research on rain on snow events, defined as liquid precipitation on existing snowpack, occurring on the summit of Mount Washington from September 1989 through May 2020. The scope of the
Mountains, Mental Health, and Self-Care with Steward Riley McGurn
Mountains, Mental Health, and Self-Care with Steward Riley McGurn By Riley McGurn The mountains are so special to me and many others; the challenges, the views, the physical activity, and the experiences all encourage us to go back frequently. Like the mountains, as individuals, we also
Rain-On-Snow: A Closer Look at December’s Unprecedented Flooding
Rain-On-Snow: A Closer Look at December's Unprecedented Flooding By Charlie Peachey The December 18-19 storm that produced unprecedented flooding across most of New England will be remembered by most as one of the most
My Obs Journey: Beginning my Scientific Career in the Mountains
My Obs Journey: Beginning my Scientific Career in the Mountains By Amy Cotter As my fall internship at Mount Washington Observatory comes to a close, I find my last week as a summit intern to
Adjusting to Life on the Summit
Adjusting to Life on the Summit By Charlie Peachey Working on the summit of Mount Washington is not your average job. There aren't too many other places where the employees work and live together for
