And because I haven't even mentioned Mt. Washington in a long time (too long), here are a couple of pictures taken from their website:
These are by Brian Yeaton:
The sign is a reminder to hikers that Mt. Washington has claimed numerous lives - not because of height (less than 7,000 ft tall), but because of the nasty weather. We hear about numerous rescues and several deaths per year because people are not prepared for the weather extremes presented by our mountain. The other picture is of a beautiful sunrise from the summit.
A sunset from Crawford Pass by Ed O'Malley:
Take this virtual tour of the summit - in which you can see the tractor that is the only transportation during winter.
I'm not brave enough to visit during the winter, but it is a place we have gone several times in the summer (it's cold even then)
And, lets not forget, WS did the Mt. Washington autoroad on his bike in 2009, during bike week in June - it was in the 30's.
Hope everyone enjoyed the little break with these pictures.
Bogie--Tell that hombre on the bike that he looks tough enough to take it! (Thirty degrees on a bike isn't quite like 30 degrees standing still, is it?)
Beautiful photos - especially the sunrise.
Posted by: Cop Car | January 30, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Bogie--Tell that hombre on the bike that he looks tough enough to take it! (Thirty degrees on a bike isn't quite like 30 degrees standing still, is it?)
Beautiful photos - especially the sunrise.
Posted by: Cop Car | January 30, 2011 at 09:47 AM
I've spent a few winters at the Obs, volunteering (housekeeping staff) or working (gubmint stuff), and I can safely say being up there at that time of year is awe inspiring. It's even more so at night when it makes you feel as if you're the only people left on the planet, and it feels that way winter or summer.
Posted by: DCE | January 30, 2011 at 02:24 PM
CC - 30 degrees while moving is quite cold - plus it was quite windy anyway (as usual on top of a "hill").
DCE - I can't imagine how tough it would be to work up there. I know that hey are short stints, but still, it must be tough to stay in close quarters for any amount of time. However, the views are fantastic and it must be an experience unlike anywhere else.
Posted by: bogie | January 30, 2011 at 04:30 PM
WS looks right at home on that bike! Thanks for the great pictures.
Posted by: buffy | January 30, 2011 at 08:24 PM