MOUNT WASHINGTON OBSERVATORY ANNOUNCES WINTER SNOWCAT TRIP OFFERINGS
Mount Washington Observatory ANNOUNCES WINTER SNOWCAT TRIP OFFERINGS
Reserve your exclusive day or overnight trip to the summit of Mount Washington
MOUNT WASHINGTON, NH – September 2, 2016 – Mount Washington Observatory announces its winter snowcat trip schedule offering day and overnight trips to the summit of Mount Washington. These coveted winter trips provide participants with unique access to one of the world’s most extreme places.
Known around the world for its incredible weather, winter on Mount Washington means freezing fog, heavy snow, bitter cold and winds that top the 100mph mark on a regular basis.
“The summit of Mount Washington never fails to impress and awe guests, especially in the extreme winter conditions,” said Director of Education Brian Fitzgerald. “Experiencing the mountain’s incredible wind, ice, snow and fog first hand is something guests will never forget."
Mount Washington Observatory “DayTrips” bring participants to the summit via the Observatory’s snowcat along the Mt. Washington Auto Road. At the summit, participants are treated to a tour of the famous mountaintop weather station, an in-depth look at the work of the Observatory, a home-style lunch prepared by Observatory volunteers, and time outdoors to experience the awe and wonder of Mount Washington’s brutal weather.
Specially-themed overnight programs, known as Observatory “EduTrips,” include an educational component in the Observatory’s “classroom in the clouds.” Topics include mountain photography, climate change, winter mountaineering and more.
EduTrips run on many winter weekends from early January into the end of March. DayTrips run on most Mondays and on select Fridays during the same period. The trips include snowcat transportation up and down the mountain, meals and overnight lodging at the Observatory. EduTrips also include a detailed tour of the weather station, and, as a special focus, each trip has classroom sessions in a particular topic pertinent to the mountain environment.
Tickets for overnight Mount Washington Observatory EduTrips are $899 for members of the Observatory, $999 for non-members. Winter DayTrips are $329 for members, $399 for non-members. For more details about Edutrips and DayTrips including schedule, health requirements, recommended equipment and more, contact Director of Education Brian Fitzgerald at (603) 356-2137, ext. 225 or visit www.MountWashington.org. Trip seats are limited and sell out early so please make your reservation today.
