A lazy day on the Summit 2012-06-08 21:40:11.000 - Marty,  Summit Cat Posing for pictures all day is just so exhausting I have to say I'm just exhausted after spending hours early this morning ridding the Weather room of an infestation of Flying Squirrels and protecting Weather Observer and Meteorologist Ryan Knap from the little invaders. By my count there were eight or ten of the little varmints I had to chase from the building and off the Summit all by myself. Why I just don't know how the Humans up here on the Summit could ever survive without my

Life and Death of a Snowman 2012-06-07 19:16:39.000 - Adam Brainard,  Summit Intern Frosty through the ages (days) The following is an inspiring tale of the life and death of one Frosty the snowman; a treasured guest enjoyed by our summit staff the past few days. His life began from a weather disturbance that dropped 2.2" of snow on our summit (in addition to rain and sleet); and over 3" of rain in the valleys below. Snow is not altogether uncommon this time of year; June receives an average of 1.2" of snow from year to year; but to receive

Cycles of Life 2012-06-06 22:18:53.000 - Ryan Knapp,  Weather Observer/Meteorologist A fox with her breakfast. During our drive up the Mt Washington Auto Road this morning, around the two mile mark, we came across a familiar face, one of the summit foxes. Although familiar to us, most would second guess what they were seeing, because, as you see, in the summer, they are not nearly as regal, 'pretty', or familiar since they shed their red coats in exchange for more of a yellow and browned hued coat. Although duller than and not as photogenic as they might be in winter,

A Visit from Marty 2012-06-05 22:31:07.000 - Samantha Brady,  Summit Museum Supervisor A hard-working cat Summer has finally arrived here at the Mount Washington Observatory. The Auto Road isrunning all day, the cog is now running every hour, the Sherman Adams building is open to hikers, and the Mount Washington Observatory Museum & Gift Shop is open!I started my work week off on Wednesday. A day full of meetings and chit-chattingwith the other museum attendant. We conversed for a few hours, sat through a fewmeetings, and shortly after I was in full working mode. I work pretty much bymyself in

Free Access to Premium Content Through July 4 2012-06-04 09:46:41.000 - Abby Blackburn,  Membership & Events Coordinator Did you know that supporting members of the Observatory have access to incredible sunrise and sunset videos from our webcams, a special video blog from our summit crew, and more?We call these features premium content, and they one of the many exclusive benefits reserved for supporting members of Mount Washington Observatory. But, for one month only, we're extending premium content access to everyone with hopes that you'll like what you see, and decide to join us.You can watch Marty's arrival on the summit,

Meow 2012-06-02 16:53:39.000 - Marty,  Summit Cat Daily Bath It has been quite some time since I updated you on my life here on the summit of Mount Washington. Since today is most defiantly an indoor day I can spare a few minutes between naps to fill you in. With the summit now open I am enjoying wandering around the deck on nice days rubbing up against the legs of visitors reminding them I am top cat. Sometimes I need to stare down other four legged creatures on leashes. Don't they know this is my territory? When not out on

Summit Sunrise 2012-06-01 17:15:11.000 - Steve Harshman,  Summit Intern Sunrise Hello from the summit!First off, I'll introduce myself. I'm Steve Harshman, a new summit intern for the summer. I first arrived on the peak this Wednesday and we've been lucky enough to have some beautiful weather over the last few days. An avid hiker, I've scrambled up Washington a few times before and vowed I would never get to the top another way. Sadly I had to break this oath when taking the van up the Auto Road, but hey, I sure can't complain, being privileged enough to spend my

First Day on the Summit 2012-05-31 16:32:11.000 - Emanuel Janisch,  Summit Intern Clouds on the summit What a beautiful view from atop Mount Washington this morning. My name is Emanuel Janisch and I am one of the new summer interns here on the mountain. This is the second day here in the observatory and it has already been full of new and interesting things. I feel extremely honored to be a part of this unique experience and team and look forward to learning all that the Observatory has to offer.Having traveled a lot, meeting new people and experiencing new things

Volunteer Comments 2012-05-30 23:28:31.000 - Jan Berriochoa,  Summit Volunteer NULL Phenomenal week!!I took this opportunity at the MWO to better understand the area and the weather that the summit encounters. This was an educational experience of a life time and I could not pass up the chance to come up here for a week. Once chores were done I had ample time to watch and learn Ryan, Roger, Chris and Andy at work. Helped in the MWO gift shop and was able to talk daily with the visitors and listening to there stories of how they drove or hiked up

Volunteer Reflections 2012-05-29 21:15:31.000 - Noreen McGrath,  Summit Volunteer The summit patio view. What can I say about my week volunteering for the MWO crew at the peak of Mt. Washington? Lots of people I know found the fact that I was doing this as my vacation very interesting and others didn't understand why I'd want to go away for a week, with people I've never met, and be 'stuck' on a mountain I 'couldn't' leave. But when I learned of this opportunity last summer - I jumped at the chance. Sounded like a dream vacation to me!A little nervous