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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
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hikes 2, 3, and 4
Trail Report: Seek the Peak Hikes 2, 3, and 4 By Chris Nichols June 4, 2025 – Summit 2 of 17 Well, it’s been more than a month since the weather cooperated with my
Meet a Few Members of the Summer 2025 Intern Crew
Meet a Few Members of the Summer 2025 Intern Crew By MWOBS Staff We are excited to welcome six teammates to the summit of Mount Washington this summer! During their internship, these students and
My Journey as an Educator on Mount Washington
My Journey as an Educator on Mount Washington I'm Olivia Dodge, a school programs educator at the Mount Washington Observatory (MWOBS). Born and raised in New England, I’ve been visiting Mount Washington since I
