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Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

This L.A. mailman retired after 42 years. Hundreds showed up to his farewell party

John Ayala, a beloved mailman in Mount Washington, retired after 40 years, leaving a strong sense of community and personal connection among residents.
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Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Skier Narrowly Escapes Slab Avalanche in Tuckerman Ravine

The White Mountains and Mount Washington experience avalanches throughout winter, with Tuckerman Ravine presenting significant risks for backcountry skiers despite being a popular destination.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington Is Skiing Very Well Right Now

Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington offers legendary spring skiing for experienced backcountry skiers, though winter conditions require advanced training, knowledge, and proper avalanche safety gear.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Remembering New England's "100-Hour Snowstorm" of 1969 - SnowBrains

Records that are likely to never be broken again were set on Mount Washington, such as a 98 inch storm total, and 49 inches of snow in a singular day on February 25. This same season, the Mount Washington Observatory measured a total of 566 inches of snow, a record that still stands to this day.
Snowboarding
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boy Scout rescued from Mount Washington after allergic reaction

A 15-year-old Boy Scout had a significant allergic reaction at Mount Washington summit and was rescued, treated by his group and emergency crews, then hospitalized.
Environment
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

More than 20 hikers rescued from Mount Washington amid wintry conditions

Nearly two dozen hikers were stranded and hypothermic on Mount Washington after attempting the summit ill-prepared and unaware summit services were closed for winter.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Florida man, 79, found dead after going missing on Mount Washington

A 79-year-old Florida man, William Davis, was found dead after going missing on Mount Washington following a three-day search.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

2 stranded hikers rescued from Mount Washington

Two stranded hikers were rescued from Mount Washington after underestimating the difficulty of the Huntington Ravine Trail.
Snowboarding
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Hypothermic hiker rescued near Mount Washington

Rescuers effectively saved a hiker suffering from hypothermia by using the Mount Washington Cog Railway amid extreme weather conditions.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Leadership on the Edge: 7 Lessons From a Dangerous Mountain

The author's climb of Mount Washington honors a late friend's memory, turning fear into courage through personal growth and new experiences.
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