Tag Archives: Mount Washington

Mt. Chocorua on the quarter? Mt. Chocorua on the quarter

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Dave Olson

While I join my fellow New Hampshire natives in my love for grizzled visage of The Old Man of the Mountains and great respect for the sweep and power of Mt. Washington, it has been the relatively modest Mt. Chocorua … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it helps to be lucky…

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Dave Olson

It’s not often a story that involves a 800-foot tumble down Mt. Washington includes the phrase “sustained only minor injuries.” But that’s what happened here. Amazing. UPDATE: It also helps to have experienced rescuers nearby. Check out the accident report … Continue reading →

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The blustery day…

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Dave Olson

Temperatures in the 30s and a steady wind (15 mph with gusts reaching 30) made for a cold day on the mountain today, even if that mountain was the relatively modest Mt. Wachusett here in Massachusetts.  (More on that in … Continue reading →

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