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Northern Presidential Traverse. The Heart of the Rockpile. Appalachian Vistas. Parents Parents Parents refers to a larger category under which an object falls. Contiguous U. User Name. Remember me. Forgot your password? We are Meet the Ready Pack : It's everything you need! Activity Description Mountaineering is a demanding sport. This option will satisfy all your gear needs to include quality safety layers as well as rain and wind protection hardshells , shelter, and your food and water needs for the duration of the activity, including specialty gear but excluding mountaineering boots.

Personal hygiene items. Lip balm, sun block: SPF 30 min. Sunglasses glacier glasses. Proper footwear see information above. Proper clothing layering see information above. Seasonal specialty clothing see information above. Hardshell jacket and pants, or rain poncho mountain weather can be quite wet. Mountain-rated insulated layer mountains are much colder than in town. Multiple winter-rated mid-layers, maybe a soft shell much colder. Food for the day, plus extra. Just after the Hama Hama campground, cross the river and follow the signs for Elk Lakes.

From the lakes, take FS RD to its end. Most routes begin directly off the roads with minimal approach required amount of bushwhacking varies Mt Washington is within the Olympic National Forest, so there is no entrance or camping fee. Camping is allowed anywhere within the National Forest. The Hama Hama, Elk Lake, and Jefferson Lake campgrounds all fill up fast with fishermen and hunters so don't count on getting a spot.

There are established routes up almost every climbable aspect of Mt Washington. These routes vary from low class 3 climbs to chossy 5th class technical climbs. If you plan to attempt any route, regardless of its rating, make sure you are well versed in basic mountaineering skills ice ax use, etc Mount Washington is regularly climbed in all seasons.

Winter eliminates much of the scree and poor quality rock, but snow can greatly increase the approach distance. Usually only the east side routes are climbed in the winter months. Route 1 and Winter Direct are favorites during the winter, often climbed on George Washington's birthday. Sales help support Olympic Mountain Rescue. Weather Station Tours. Extreme Mount Washington. Weather Discovery Center. Summit Adventures. Gladys Brooks Memorial Library. Getting and Staying Here.

Area Lodging. Join Our Email List. Volunteer Valley Volunteer Application. Careers and Internships. Access by Train: The Cog Railway. This privately-owned railroad travels up the west side of Mount Washington, departing from the Rt side in Crawford Notch.