Mt Washington in Winter

Take Lion Head Winter Route

NH, USA
  • Difficulty
    Medium. 9h roundtrip.
    Using Crampons and Ice Axe
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Group size
    3-6
  • Price
    $800
  • Date
    Jan 16-19, 2025
  • Location
    NH, USA
Ready for a thrilling winter adventure?
Conquer Mount Washington This Winter!
Winter summit attempt of Mt Washington (1917m), winter adventures in the area if weather does not cooperate. We’re planning to take Lion Head Winter Route if weather conditions are good. This will be guided expedition, with professional guide(s) leading us for summit attempt.

Mt Washington is the highest mountain in Northeastern United States. It is also known for one of the highest recorded wind speeds on land of 231 miles per hour (372 km/hour). During summer you can take a car to summit, where in winter the road is closed making it a more interesting adventure. This is also a great opportunity to train winter mountain skills without additional challenges of high altitude, which can be a great way to explore if Mountaineering is for you.
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    Mt Washington is located in White Mountains, NH about 3h away from Boston Logan (BOS) Airport;
    Or 1h 30min from Portland, MN International JetPort (PWM)
    Who Else Is Going
    No experience is necessary but a moderately high level of fitness is required for this trip. This route involves over 4000’ of elevation gain and loss and is approximately 8 miles round trip. Typical trip time is from 9-11 hours.

    If you’re unsure about your fitness level?
    Watch the video from with Trip Report!
    Not sure if you're up for it?
    Watch the video from with Trip Report!
    No experience is necessary but a moderately high level of fitness is required for this trip. This route involves over 4000’ of elevation gain and loss and is approximately 8 miles round trip. Typical trip time is from 9-11 hours.
    Adventure Highlights
    What’s included?
    • Accommodation (3 nights at group AirBnB);
    • 2 Dinners and 3 Breakfasts;
    • Guide Services;
    • Custom souvenirs.

    Does not include:
    • Transportation to/from the mountain;
    • Winter Skills Training Class on Friday, Jan 17;
    • Rental Equipment;
    • Climb Snack;
    • Optional Guide Tips.

    Daily Schedule

    *The program timings are approximate and may change slightly.
    Rent a car or Carpool to/from the airport
    Explore the area for early arrivals

    5pm
    Arrive at Mt Washington Area

    6pm - 7pm
    Have dinner together

    7pm
    Stay together at AirBnB

    Optional:

    If you’re looking to learn/improve your mountain skills, using crampons and an ice axe, additional “mountain skills” day is available on Friday 17th. This will cost an extra $200 per person.

    Necessary Equipment
    1. Non-cotton base layers (top and bottom)
    2. Insulating layer (Puffy overcoat, and/or other insulation layer (fleece, synthetic or down))
    3. Waterproof and windproof outer shell jacket and pants (or bibs)
    4. Wool and liner socks
    5. Warm winter boots
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    The Mount Washington Observatory
    The Mount Washington Observatory, founded in 1932, is a critical research center for studying extreme weather. Operating year-round, the observatory provides real-time weather data, helping to ensure the safety of climbers and tourists. The mountain's weather often mirrors the conditions of Labrador—cold temperatures and snowstorms—making it an ideal location for meteorological studies.
    Adventure highlights photos

    Climbing Mount Washington in winter can be a thrilling challenge, and a little preparation can make the experience more enjoyable. Physically, it’s helpful to do some hiking to build endurance, but even biking, running, or yoga can help improve strength, flexibility, and balance.

    The key is to get your body used to the idea of being on your feet for long hours, as the climb can take anywhere from 8 to 12 hours.
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    This wasn’t my first trip with GGP. Since we’ve become family friends with Peter and Vadim. It was awesome spending time together in Lapland. The weather was perfect, letting us enjoy the Northern Lights every single day, we got so lucky. On the last day we were already tossing around ideas about where we could go next together. Can’t wait for more adventures
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    Peter Farkas
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    It was a good balance between teamwork and individual challenges to complete various gymnastic exercises. I was challenged to test my balance, muscle strength, and running on vertical surfaces to reach the top of the structure. We had fun, supported each other, and collaborated to find the best approach to completing the tasks. I believe this could be a great training for trekking and hiking! I had a fantastic time at the Geeks go Ninja!
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    Thank you so much for ogranizing this. It was one of the best trips in my life. Excellent! And so many interesting new people. Waiting for more photos in the shared album :)
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    Ararat adventure was an experience I’ll never forget! Big thanks to Geeks Go Peaks! The trip was better than I expected. The videos on Youtube do not reflect full wild experience you get during the trip. Before the trip I was a bit nervous, nit sure how I will handle the height and difficulty. After the trip I felt good, because all went well and most of the group achieved summit. I liked the itinerary and good company! I want to say big thanks! Ararat adventure was great and I will have great memories for life.
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    Climbing Mount Ararat is an opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy breathtaking views. Personally, I gained emotions not only from the climb itself, but also from the time spent with a great team of like-minded people. I made new acquaintances with wonderful individuals. And Kurdish hospitality evokes nothing but warm feelings. Of course, the nature — you can watch the starry sky endlessly, far from city lights.
    The sunrise at the summit during the climb is not only a sight to admire,
    but also a hope for the upcoming warmth, meaning my gear held up — I won’t freeze!) Most importantly, such an adventure allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel truly connected to yourself — a part of nature!
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    It was an amazing trip with incredible people. Climbing a mountain over 5,000 meters was a first for me, and now I’m craving even more adventures. Looking forward to the next trip!
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    The trip went by too fast, and I’m already looking forward to the next one. This is a great adventure for techies, and everything was described pretty much as it was. It was a great experience—somewhat hard, but not as challenging as Aconcagua, obviously. Great job!
    Chikahiro Tokoro
    Activity was nice, i never tried to have SUP, it was good chance to try it out! And I really like to see the people who has similar interest, that made me a nice time!
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