Quests end tragically for 2 Mass. motorcyclists Aug 10, 2009
Less than an hour later, West had just fulfilled a longtime ambition to ascend Mount Washington in New Hampshire and was returning down the Auto Road when he, too, lost control of his motorcycle, a Harley-Davidson, fell down a 10-foot embankment and also struck a tree ... West had long dreamed of traveling to the top of Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet New England s highest peak ... He had made it to the top on his bike and he was able to see that, said his daughter, so I guess if there is any... (Boston Globe)
‘Last of His Kind’ recounts life of mountaineer Bradford Washburn Aug 9, 2009
But for our purposes his most lasting legacy might be his 1988 masterpiece, the definitive map of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. New England climbers cherish their copies of this map. (Boston Globe)
Volunteers help eradicate Asian beetles Aug 9, 2009
In New Hampshire, Paul West, 65, of Brockton, died after he went over an embankment about 11:50 a.m. and crashed into a tree on the Mount Washington Auto Road, about 2 miles up the mountain from Route 16. West died before he could be taken to a hospital. (Boston Globe)
New ATV rules help protect historic road Aug 9, 2009
For more than a quarter century, trail bike riders and four-wheelers have been allowed to drive just about anywhere their wheels would take them on 14,000 acres of rolling volcanic hills south of Highway 20 and north of the Mount Washington Wilderness Area, 70 miles east of Eugene. But new, more-restrictive rules were in effect when the winter snows melted this year. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Fatal crash on Mount Washington Auto Road Aug 9, 2009
PINKHAM NOTCH, N.H. (AP) -- Law enforcement officials say a Massachusetts motorcycle operator was killed on the Mount Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire. Officials say 65-year-old Paul West of Brockton went over an embankment and crashed into a tree at about 11:50 a.m Saturday, about two miles up the mountain from Route 16. (Concord Monitor)
NH negotiating with teen over $25,000 rescue fine Aug 5, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire and a Massachusetts Eagle Scout who needed to be rescued from Mount Washington are negotiating the size of his fine, which the state initially set at $25,000. Scott Mason, of Halifax, Mass. (Concord Monitor)
NH negotiating teen's $25,000 rescue fine Aug 5, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire is negotiating the size of the $25,000 fine billed a Massachusetts Eagle Scout for rescuing him in April from Mount Washington. Scott Mason of Halifax, Mass. (WCAX.com, VT)
Pan-Mass Challenge’s Starr spokesman for important cause Jul 29, 2009
PMC founder Billy Starr, 58, bikes up Mount Washington July 11; that night he threw out the first pitch at Fenway ... It s not enough that the 58-year-old founder and executive director of the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge is biking up Mount Washington in the morning and throwing out the first pitch at Fenway Park in the evening. (Boston Globe)
Things not done, roads not taken Jul 26, 2009
When they abandon us we'll remember all the times we shared, how we showed them the way the clouds seem to hang around the summit of Mount Washington, how we showed them the best way to enter a lake whose waters are icy even in midsummer heat, how we showed them which rocks along the path are sturdy and which shift under foot ... "If trouble arises on or above Mount Monroe, use the Lake of the Clouds Hut or go down the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail. This is the most dangerous part of the path. Never... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mass. hiker breaks leg in NH Jul 25, 2009
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. (AP) - A 59-year-old Massachusetts man had to be carried to the top of New Hampshire's Mount Washington after slipping on wet rocks and breaking his leg ... He was taken down the Mount Washington Auto Road for treatment. (WCAX.com, VT)
Officers won?t be charged in fatal shooting Jul 25, 2009
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. Mass. hiker rescued after breaking leg A 59-year-old Massachusetts man had to be carried to the top of New Hampshire s Mount Washington after slipping on wet rocks and breaking his leg ... He was taken down the Mount Washington Auto Road for treatment. (Boston Globe)
A fixture of Mt. Washington dies Jul 24, 2009
Nin had been a companion to meteorologists at the Mount Washington Observatory for about a dozen years ... (Mount Washington Observatory) By Globe Correspondent / July 24, 2009 ... But old age and a liver tumor began taking their toll, and last week, Nin, the former mascot of New Hampshire s Mount Washington Observatory, was laid to rest. (Boston Globe)
Nin the cat, former Mt Washington mascot, dies Jul 24, 2009
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. (AP) -- Nin, a black and white cat who patrolled the Northeast's highest peak as the Mount Washington Observatory's mascot for a dozen years and was the subject of a children's book, has died ... Nin, who inspired a book, "Cat in the Clouds," had been taken in by two Mount Washington State Park rangers when he retired. (Concord Monitor)
Cary Girod, 31; outdoors enthusiast added fun to her math class Jul 22, 2009
She had powers beyond what some of us had, said her father, Donald of Cattaraugus, N.Y. She went up Mount Washington with us for the first time when she was 5. I think Cary came with the boldness and adventurousness. (Boston Globe)
Teen fighting $25,000 fine for N.H. mountain rescue Jul 21, 2009
Mason spent three nights alone on Mount Washington in April after he sprained an ankle and veered off marked trails. He had been praised for utilizing his Eagle Scout skills. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Section 8 Snowsport Institute Now Serving Up "Higher Education in a Unique Location" Jul 19, 2009
With the varied terrain at Mount Washington Resort and huge variety of other outdoor adventures to be had, he decided his home turf of Vancouver Island was the perfect location. He joined forces with Mike Bray, CASI level 4 snowboard instructor and British Columbia's Representative for CASI's technical committee, and Section 8 Snowsport Institute was born. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Eagle Scout Lost on Mountain Fined $25,000 for Rescue Jul 19, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. A Massachusetts teenager who spent three nights alone on Mount Washington in April after he sprained an ankle and veered off marked trails has been fined more than $25,000 for the cost of his rescue. Scott Mason had been praised for utilizing his Eagle Scout skills sleeping in the crevice of a boulder and jump-starting fires with hand sanitzer gel. (Fox News)
NH fines MA teen for cost of April mountain rescue Jul 18, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire plans to fine a Massachusetts teenager for the cost of rescuing him from Mount Washington in April. A planned day hike turned into three nights alone in the woods for Scott Mason, a 17-year-old Eagle Scout from Halifax, Mass. (Concord Monitor)
Call him 'Goat': Nelson will climb a mountain, twice in one long day Jul 13, 2009
Eric Nelson plans to climb Mount Washington twice in once day, for charity ... Nelson, a Winchester resident, will be challenging the depths of his hiking skill and endurance next Monday when he joins a team of seven hikers who are attempting to climb Mount Washington not once, but twice in one day ... Mount Washington is the tallest mountain in New England and the home of the worst weather in the world. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Body found on Mount Washington identified as that of lost Canadian hiker Jul 11, 2009
CONCORD - A body recovered on Mount Washington on the evening of July 6, 2009, has been identified as that of Peter Shintani, age 70, of Napanee, Ontario, according to Sgt. Wayne Saunders of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Hikers had reported finding a body off the Lion's Head Trail on Mount Washington, the highest peak in New Hampshire's White Mountains, late Monday afternoon ... Personnel from the Mount Washington State Park hiked to the area and confirmed the location of the body,... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Camel makes climb up NH's Mount Washington Jul 9, 2009
CONWAY, N.H. (AP) -- Hikers and bikers have scaled Mount Washington, the Northeast's highest mountain. This time, it was Josh the camel's turn. (Concord Monitor)
Burliss: Peaks and valleys Jul 2, 2009
In 1879 the first AMC hiking trail was cut into Tuckerman Ravine of Mount Washington, and in 1888 the first AMC Hut at Madison Spring was built ... Mount Washington gets a lot of attention with its summit height of 6288 feet, but is only one in a line of summits known as the Presidential Range named for former presidents, and other prominent Americans. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Lobster-rich Maine won't cost a tail and a claw Jun 27, 2009
On a clear day, you can see New Hampshire's Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in the Northeast. Things to see: There's no shortage of lighthouses in the Portland area. (MSNBC -- Travel)
NH hikers asked to look for signs of missing man Jun 25, 2009
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. (AP) -- The sister of a hiker missing for two weeks on Mount Washington is asking other hikers to keep an eye out for any sign of him ... Shimono's brother - 70-year-old Peter Shintani - headed up Mount Washington alone on June 9. (Concord Monitor)
Family unsure of Mount Washington hiker's survival Jun 23, 2009
Jenny Shimono is pretty well convinced that her 70-year-old brother, Peter Shintani, somehow died during what he planned to be a round-trip hike up Mount Washington in New Hampshire on June 9 ... New Hampshire authorities located Shintani s truck in the Pinkham Notch parking lot at the foot of Mount Washington ... And, he said, it appears that Shintani was ready for a day hike, but not prepared for the dangerous conditions that can greet anyone on Mount Washington. (Boston Globe)
Search on for hiker missing on Mount Washington Jun 17, 2009
MOUNT WASHINGTON, N.H. (AP) -- Rescuers are searching Mount Washington for an elderly Canadian hiker last seen eight days ago ... Mount Washington is known for its unpredictable and sometimes harsh weather, including fierce winds and the potential for snow at the summit at any time of year. (Concord Monitor)
Historic inn sold in Jackson, NH Jun 5, 2009
Learner, who worked at the Eagle Mountain House and Mount Washington Hotel, has been overseeing painting improvements, roof replacements, and repaving and pool repairs. Learner said he will serve as onsite general manager. (Concord Monitor)
N.H. resort looks the part, from spa to greens May 24, 2009
The lobby of the Mount Washington Resort, which opened in 1902, is called the Great Hall for good reason ... BRETTON WOODS, N.H. - The smallest part of a recently completed $50 million renovation at Mount Washington Resort is the biggest thing people see when walking into the place ... "The Great Hall was basically pretty dark, with dark tones, heavy wool carpeting, that sort of thing, and we wanted to brighten it up," says Patrick Corso, president of the resort, which was bought in 2006 by... (Boston Globe)
New Hampshire May 17, 2009
Three times a summer, Mount Washington's winding Auto Road opens early (June 28 at 3:30 a.m., July 26 at 4 a.m., Aug. 30 at 4:30 a.m.), and fans get behind the wheel for a pre-dawn drive to the summit, where nature's curtain unveils everything from fickle fog to a sea of mountains. Mount Washington Auto Road, Route 16, Pinkham Notch, 603-466-3988. (Boston Globe)
A peak experience May 16, 2009
In the United States, majestic summit views within the reach of amateur climbers include Mount Olympus in Washington State, and Mount Washington in New Hampshire. These two mountains are generally considered the best climbs their respective coasts have on offer. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Spree killer to challenge death sentence May 11, 2009
As part of "Green Commute Week," commuters who do any of the above for at least two round trips could win a variety of prizes from the state Department of Transportation, including an overnight stay at Mount Washington Resort. On Wednesday, many communities will offer free bus rides in exchange for food donated to a local food pantry. (Boston Globe)
Reassessing the land of the underassessed May 7, 2009
" But the system we have is illegal and demonstrably skewed toward the well-to-do. The county may file a federal lawsuit to force a change in state law if the Legislature doesn't get off its 253-seat bottom, but what happens if that doesn't work? Mr. Gambino figures Mr. Onorato will next ascend Mount Washington to "petition the Lord and come back down the mountain with a stone tablet proclaiming the 11th Commandment, 'Thou Shalt Not Reassess. " Such non-action may propel him to the governor's... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Teen Describes N.H. Mountain Ordeal Apr 30, 2009
(AP) While stranded on New Hampshire's Mount Washington, Eagle Scout Scott Mason plunged into frigid water, built a rock shelter to protect himself from the mountain's notorious winds and watched a rescue helicopter fly off as he tried to attract the crew's attention. Even with a sprained ankle and "frost-nipped" toes, the cool-headed 17-year-old said things could have been a lot worse after he sank several times into mountain run-off hidden beneath waist-deep snow. (CBS News)
Teen hiker lost for 3 nights in NH is found safe Apr 29, 2009
was spotted by searchers Tuesday morning making his way to the summit of Mount Washington, the Northeast's highest mountain ... Mason, who earned his Eagle Scout badge six months ago, headed up Mount Washington early Saturday and was planning to hike 17 miles in one day ... Tom Goldrick, Mason's scoutmaster in Halifax, felt if anyone could survive the elements at the 6,288-foot Mount Washington, notorious for its unpredictable and often treacherous weather, it would be Mason. (Concord Monitor)
Hiker's quest goes awry on Mt. Washington Apr 29, 2009
got a hug from his sister, Amy, yesterday after descending Mount Washington ... The 17-mile loop cut through steep ridges and deep snow, but Scott Mason was not deterred in his quest to finish his hike on Mount Washington in one day ... "The hike was not over, however, as Scott Mason had to walk approximately another mile to get to the Mount Washington Observatory, where he caught a ride to the base of the mountain to be reunited with his family."He looked a lot older; he looked sad and older,"... (Boston Globe)
Missing Teen Hiker Found Safe Apr 29, 2009
Scott Mason of Massachusetts was planning to summit Mount Washington Saturday ... The sunburned and noticeably limping 17-year-old was embraced by members of his family at the base of the Mount Washington Auto Road a little before 1 p.m. Tuesday ... Especially because the weather on Mount Washington can turn very bad very fast. (WCAX.com, VT)
Mass. hiker missing in White Mountains Apr 28, 2009
Mason's plans included hiking to the summits of Mount Washington and Madison, then returning to the visitor center in one day. The Fish and Game Department said conditions in the area include waist-deep snow with the potential for avalanches, and heavy rain overnight Sunday and Monday made the search more difficult. (WCAX.com, VT)
Survival chances strong for hiker lost in N.H. Apr 28, 2009
headed up Mount Washington early Saturday planning to hike 17 challenging miles in one day ... Gralenski said the search aided by a helicopter from Maine Monday afternoon to nightfall was focused on the Great Gulf Wilderness north of Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Climbers survive Mount Washington avalanche Apr 16, 2009
had planned to access hiking trails to the summit of Mount Washington and then descend through Tuckerman Ravine ... These experienced mountaineers were incredibly fortunate, U. S. Postal Service rangers said in an incident summary posted on the Internet by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
75th anniversary of highest recorded wind speed Apr 13, 2009
It was 75 years ago Sunday that a 231 mph gust blasted across the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington and was recorded by three men at the Mount Washington Observatory, which had opened two years earlier and featured a small wooden building chained to the ground ... The highest wind recorded on Mount Washington since 1934 was 182 mph in December 1980. (Concord Monitor)
N.H. Fish and Game issues Spring hiking advisory Apr 9, 2009
"Avalanche conditions can exist on Mount Washington well into spring," says Rebecca Oreskes, of the White Mountain National Forest. "Similar hazards can be encountered in other areas, especially those with steep, open slopes. All backcountry hikers, climbers, and skiers should be aware of avalanche danger and other hazards, such as falling ice and "undermined" areas, where there may be thin and weak snow cover over frigid streams." Oreskes notes that any climber venturing onto steep snow slopes... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Spring Travel in New Hampshire's Pi... Apr 4, 2009
Its gondola cars take non-skiers to the top of the mountain for expansive views of Mount Washington and the rest of the Presidential Range ... From their parking lot, which stands above the entry to the Mount Washington Auto Road, are views of Mount Washington, Mount Jefferson, Mount Adams and Mount Madison, as well as the Great Gulf and Tuckerman s Ravine ... A mile or so past the comfortable Mount Washington B&B look for the sign to the Old Man of the Valley, a natural stone formation, and... (Suite101.com)
Mount Washington Apr 3, 2009
Gorham, New Hampshire - April 2, 2009. Some call it hell on earth. (WCAX.com, VT)
Missing Mass. hiker found in N.H. Apr 1, 2009
He had signed in at the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center Saturday morning and planned an overnight hike to the summit of Mount Washington and Crawford Notch. Windship was hiking alone, training for a trip to Mt. Rainier in Washington State. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
On a roll, year-round Mar 30, 2009
Summer favorites include the Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day, or RAMROD, when bikers circumnavigate one of Washington's most recognizable landmarks on a 154-mile roller-coaster route, and the Mount Baker Hill Climb, which is similar to the Mount Washington Hill Climb but three times longer. Riders test their legs and lungs while climbing nearly 4,300 feet in 24 1/2 miles on their way to Artist Point, about an hour west of Bellingham, which offers 360-degree views of North Cascades National... (Boston Globe)
A grand weekend is on docket at Killington Mar 12, 2009
Ready to erupt The ninth annual Tuckerman Inferno returns with a twist to Mount Washington April 18 ... The racer or volunteer who best exemplifies team spirit will receive the new Steve Eastman Memorial Award in honor of the long time Mount Washington Valley publisher of The Mountain Ear, who died of brain cancer last year at age 58. (Boston Globe)
Boarder, 14, breaks legs in out-of-bounds mishap Mar 5, 2009
The risky rescue atop Mount Washington ski resort's tallest peak, which came close to ending in tragedy, began when a group of teenage snowboarders lifted a rope and entered the out-of-bounds backside of the mountain Monday morning ... "The good news is, he is okay," said Karen Bonell, a spokeswoman for Mount Washington ski resort, a three-hour drive north of Victoria ... When the teens first reported the missing snowboarder, staff at Mount Washington contacted RCMP. But when the teen was... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Taking aim at Games Mar 5, 2009
With a climb of more than 2,200 vertical feet up to about the 4-mile mark on the famed Mount Washington Auto Road, Sunday's Ski to the Clouds race is a 10-kilometer challenge at Great Glen Trails. The freestyle event has competitors first tackling the trail system at the base of the mountain before the climb. (Boston Globe)
Powers makes the jump to snowboardcross Feb 26, 2009
The 50-kilometer race will use a 25-kilometer loop in the hills and woods on the east side of Route 302 by the Mount Washington Hotel and passes through the site of the old Crawford House Golf Course. "We hope to attract college, high school, and master's level skiers," said Leich, as well as ski clubs. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Bundle up the clan for these ski resorts Feb 24, 2009
Younger children (not to mention their solace-seeking parents) will love the Kids Club, which offers supervised games, activities, and kid-friendly dinners like pizza or macaroni and cheese (Fridays, Saturdays and select holidays from 6 to 9 p.m.) on the lower level of the historic Mount Washington Hotel. Older kids (ages 12 and over) with parents in tow can alternatively check out the resorts year-round Canopy Tour (opened in December 2008) it features elevated suspension bridges and... (MSNBC -- Travel)
An economic bright spot in New Hampshire Feb 20, 2009
BRETTON WOODS BACK IN THE NEWS Today, it is a ski resort in America's White Mountains, but in 1944, it was best known as the site of a major economic conference (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
It gets their motor running Feb 19, 2009
And at $125 for a two-hour snowmobile ride in the backcountry near Mount Washington, not even a sick economy can dampen the fun ... In the Mount Washington Valley region, trails of the White Mountain National Forest are open to snowmobiles, and Northern Exposure is just one of the rental companies that use the common land. (Boston Globe)
Customers are sparing no expense Feb 12, 2009
"The season began with snow in November, which helped provide a solid level of business in ski country during the holidays. Christmas vacation week began slowly with mild weather and sloppy snow conditions, but by the end of vacation, the weather turned more seasonal, and many areas finished with their best vacation week numbers in years.Hotels operated by the Waterville Valley Resort Association showed an 11 percent increase in bookings in the week between Christmas and New Year's than during... (Boston Globe)
