Tuckerman Ravine, Mount Washington

While small by western standards, New Hampshire’s Mount Washington is the legit birthplace of rad skiing in North America // [o] @bjarnesalen

While small by western standards, New Hampshire’s Mount Washington is the legit birthplace of rad skiing in North America // [o] @bjarnesalen

 

Elevation: 6288’ 1617m

Aspect: Southeast

Vertical: 600’ ravine, 1788’ summit to base of ravine, 3638’ summit to Pinkham Notch

Coordinates: 44°15467”N 74°18’03”W

First descent: Tuckerman, Apperson 1914

“The classic steep ski descent in the East.” (FCSDofNA)

“Live free or die.”
— New Hampshire state motto
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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