Even though there were wind gusts up to 80mph that day, Mother Nature calmed down in time for us to summit. We even had some sunshine. What great way to summit and see the Observatory! We saw an avalanche but no one was fatally injured. Check the avalanche report before you go.
wdimpfl - Dec 26, 2017 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1998
With Derek, 5 years old
My daughter, Emily (12), and youngest son, Derek (5), joined me in a three day "expedition" to climb Mt. Washington via Tuckerman's ravine. This was an exciting adventure for the children. Please see my trip report.
bkcasteel - Dec 31, 2014 4:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2013
Gorgeous Fall Colors
Absolutely beautiful climb up to Mt. Washington. I got a late start so I camped at the Hermit Lake Shelters. I was able to leave my camping gear there and summit early the next day. This trail is a must-do, especially in the fall.
iquest4it - Dec 27, 2010 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 1994
Harder than I though
This is one of the first big winter ascent I did, and I will always remember it was much harder than I thought. It didn't help hucking up alpine ski gear, and almost didn't have the legs to ski down.
ytimk - Oct 26, 2010 2:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2008
Great climb
First time on Washington, very fun.
BergFlicka - May 26, 2010 3:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1996
Great route...
and a fun hike. Good memory.
michellen - May 9, 2010 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
Wet & Cold Day in August
But still a great hike. Hiked up Tuckerman Ravine Trail, returned to Pinkham Notch via Nelson Crag/Huntington Ravine Trails.
Hotoven - Oct 13, 2009 12:40 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009
Nice rocks to jump over!
Did this trail on the way up. Very steep at some parts, and to many people!
William Marler - Jun 29, 2009 2:58 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 1999
In fall and winter
Fun. Needed crampons for some icy sections. Wind was kind to us.
Remnants of Hurricane Ike blasting me with 60-80mph winds and gusting over 100. Killed my summit hopes when I got to the ridge, but a great route, and I can't wait to try it again.
Patrick B - Jul 27, 2008 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2008
Descent
Was a really nice route and had great views of the bowl and Lion's head.
DavidHowland - Nov 22, 2007 3:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2007
up to tucks multiple times
I've climbed up to Tucks many times in the winter, great trips all.
Great trail but pretty crowded (possibly due to the July 4th holiday weekend). Beautiful views along the entire trail.
packet - Oct 30, 2006 3:25 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2005
Great route
Beautiful route all the way up. The view from the headwall is great.
eric b - Sep 27, 2006 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Jan 15, 1991
Tuckerman Ravine Trail to the headwall then ice climb over the lip
The day was gorgeous and the climbing was great for one of my first ice leads. I recommend trying a lead here b/c the step like formations of the flow allow for easy screw placements for someone just starting to lead ice. The alpine setting is the only drawback in case of injury
SuperChthonic - May 5, 2018 10:22 pm Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2011
Nice hike.A great hike and it was nice to see so many people out enjoying this awesome place. Also it seems to me there were more Canadians than Yanks.
Kristalea - Apr 17, 2018 1:47 pm Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2018
Highpoint #20Even though there were wind gusts up to 80mph that day, Mother Nature calmed down in time for us to summit. We even had some sunshine. What great way to summit and see the Observatory! We saw an avalanche but no one was fatally injured. Check the avalanche report before you go.
wdimpfl - Dec 26, 2017 6:05 pm Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1998
With Derek, 5 years oldMy daughter, Emily (12), and youngest son, Derek (5), joined me in a three day "expedition" to climb Mt. Washington via Tuckerman's ravine. This was an exciting adventure for the children. Please see my trip report.
bkcasteel - Dec 31, 2014 4:28 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2013
Gorgeous Fall ColorsAbsolutely beautiful climb up to Mt. Washington. I got a late start so I camped at the Hermit Lake Shelters. I was able to leave my camping gear there and summit early the next day. This trail is a must-do, especially in the fall.
mtneering - Feb 20, 2013 1:54 am
Ice, Snow200 times at least
bird - Jul 18, 2011 9:03 am Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2011
Quick TripHad a quick visit to the whites on my way to Maine. Pinkham to summit in 1:52. 10 minutes up top, back down in 3:45 car to car.
Kristin5berry - Apr 23, 2011 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Apr 22, 2011
I just love a steep chutesunny and 40 with minimal winds... just fantastic
iquest4it - Dec 27, 2010 1:28 pm Date Climbed: Mar 16, 1994
Harder than I thoughThis is one of the first big winter ascent I did, and I will always remember it was much harder than I thought. It didn't help hucking up alpine ski gear, and almost didn't have the legs to ski down.
ytimk - Oct 26, 2010 2:31 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2008
Great climbFirst time on Washington, very fun.
BergFlicka - May 26, 2010 3:43 pm Date Climbed: Aug 10, 1996
Great route...and a fun hike. Good memory.
michellen - May 9, 2010 6:13 pm Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
Wet & Cold Day in AugustBut still a great hike. Hiked up Tuckerman Ravine Trail, returned to Pinkham Notch via Nelson Crag/Huntington Ravine Trails.
Hotoven - Oct 13, 2009 12:40 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2009
Nice rocks to jump over!Did this trail on the way up. Very steep at some parts, and to many people!
William Marler - Jun 29, 2009 2:58 pm Date Climbed: Apr 12, 1999
In fall and winterFun. Needed crampons for some icy sections. Wind was kind to us.
maddie77777 - Sep 20, 2008 5:56 pm Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2008
Nice routeRemnants of Hurricane Ike blasting me with 60-80mph winds and gusting over 100. Killed my summit hopes when I got to the ridge, but a great route, and I can't wait to try it again.
Patrick B - Jul 27, 2008 6:23 pm Date Climbed: Jul 26, 2008
DescentWas a really nice route and had great views of the bowl and Lion's head.
DavidHowland - Nov 22, 2007 3:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 1, 2007
up to tucks multiple timesI've climbed up to Tucks many times in the winter, great trips all.
JonW - Nov 16, 2007 4:12 pm
Summer Daydid this one in summer. a lot of crowds.
sarsamp - Apr 10, 2007 10:51 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2005
Great TrailGreat trail but pretty crowded (possibly due to the July 4th holiday weekend). Beautiful views along the entire trail.
packet - Oct 30, 2006 3:25 am Date Climbed: Jul 4, 2005
Great routeBeautiful route all the way up. The view from the headwall is great.
eric b - Sep 27, 2006 11:03 pm Date Climbed: Jan 15, 1991
Tuckerman Ravine Trail to the headwall then ice climb over the lipThe day was gorgeous and the climbing was great for one of my first ice leads. I recommend trying a lead here b/c the step like formations of the flow allow for easy screw placements for someone just starting to lead ice. The alpine setting is the only drawback in case of injury