A Trip to Mount Washington Observatory

Spend a night over at New Hampshire's Mount Washington Observatory through mid-April 2008.

Trips leave from the base of Mount Washington at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the two-day trip, then head back to the valley the next afternoon (weather permitting). The trip includes transportation, lectures and field trips, tours of the observatory and the summit, all meals and overnight lodging.

Sleeping arrangements are summer camp style, with bunk beds and a shared bathroom. There is heat, but no showers for guests.

The EduTrip program is open to members of the observatory, and most participants join just to make the trip. In addition to the membership fee ($30 and up), the cost of each trip is $459 per person. Any "physically fit" adult can make the trip, as can teenagers 14 and older who are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Click below for more on this Washington Post story and the directions to the Mountain:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/22/AR2008022201024.html


P.S. Always check the weather as it can be very tricky, and at times dangerous.

New Hampshire Highlights - Mount Washington

New Hampshire has so many things to do and see for folks of all ages.

One of the great year-around attractions is Mount Washington which offers great skiing and very challenging climbing opportunities. But watch out for the weather since it’s no joke even in summer months. Every year some people try to go up Mt. Washington totally unprepared and they end up losing their lives. Pay close attention to weather advisories and make sure to check with the forest rangers and the Mount Washington Observatory website before venturing out for any outdoor activities.

To go up the mountain you can use either the Mount Washington Cog Railway or the Mount Washington Auto Road. And the scenery is simply breathtaking on a calm beautiful day.

One local highlight is the famous Mount Washington Hotel and Resort, a historic landmark built in 1905. The hotel offers Alpine and Nordic winter sports as well as golf (2 courses), tennis, and various hiking and nature programs offered through its "Adventure Center."