Huntington Ravine, Mount Washington

While a relatively easy alpine ascent, at at pitch of 40°-50° Mount Washington’s Central Gully with its unpredictable snow quality and predictable ice bulge in a challenging ski descent // [o] @bjarnesalen

While a relatively easy alpine ascent, at at pitch of 40°-50° Mount Washington’s Central Gully with its unpredictable snow quality and predictable ice bulge in a challenging ski descent // [o] @bjarnesalen

 

Elevation: 3392’ 1034m

Aspect: East

Vertical: 656’ on route

Coordinates: 44°16’28”N 71°17’22”W

First descent: Unknown

“For decades Huntington Ravine was virtually forgotten by the throngs of skiers headed to Tuckerman Ravine. While alpinists took advantage of the fantastic ice, snow and rock in the ravine, for skiers it was a mere afterthought. In recent years, however, Huntington has seen a surge in skier visits as modern skills. equipment and knowledge allow for fine ski descents of the challenging terrain.” (FCSDofNA)

“Mountaineering is all about the harder the struggle, the greater the reward. Easy equals no great reward; the most difficult equals the greatest reward.”
— Rick Wilcox
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Click through for full detail of Cody’s Huntington Ravine—Tuckerman Ravine traverse on bivy

Click through for full detail of Cody’s Huntington Ravine—Tuckerman Ravine traverse on bivy