Distance Learning: Our Classroom
In the northeastern United States, a unique combination of topography, geography, and geology creates one of the world’s most extreme environments – the summit of Mount Washington. Nowhere else on Earth experiences such consistent sub-zero temperatures, hurricane-force winds, freezing fog, and driving snow. These extreme conditions have earned Mount Washington the title, “Home of the World’s Worst Weather”.
Through our distance learning programs, we make it easy for students to visit this extreme environment virtually. Students have the opportunity to learn about weather and climate directly from the people who study it every day. Weather observers living and working at the Observatory’s legendary summit weather station will share their first-hand knowledge and experience in an exciting, interactive format. Close that textbook and enter the alpine zone!
Made possible by generous funding from Northway Bank
Programs
Program Fee
Much less than the cost of a field trip, a single program is $200 for up to 30 students. A second consecutive program is $155, and each additional program is $125. Multiple-day programs and assembly programs are also available, with special package pricing. We respectfully request that programs be booked at least two weeks in advance. Use the form below to request a program.
Technology
Distance learning programs simply require a strong internet connection, a webcam, speakers, a microphone, and a screen viewable by students in your class. MWOBS typically host programs via Zoom, but other platforms can be used as well.
School Memberships
Base Camp (6 Hours of Programming)
- Discounted program rates, no mileage fees*
- Choice of program (school visit, virtual, field trip)**
Boreal Forest (10 Hours of Programming)
- Discounted program rates, no mileage fees*
- Choice of program (school visit, virtual, field trip)**
Tree Line (15 Hours of Programming)
- Discounted program rates, no mileage fees*
- Choice of program (school visit, virtual, field trip)**
- Weather station for your school with supporting curriculum
Summit (30 Hours of Programming)
- Discounted program rates, no mileage fees*
- Choice of program (school visit, virtual, field trip)**
- Weather station for your school with supporting curriculum
*For schools located in Grafton, Carroll, Coos County, NH and Oxford County, ME.
**Does not include Cog Railway or Auto Road ticket fees.
Have a question or another program topic in mind? Contact us by email at education@mountwashington.org or by phone at 603-356-2137 ext. 225.