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fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Remembering New England's "100-Hour Snowstorm" of 1969 - SnowBrains

Records that are likely to never be broken again were set on Mount Washington, such as a 98 inch storm total, and 49 inches of snow in a singular day on February 25. This same season, the Mount Washington Observatory measured a total of 566 inches of snow, a record that still stands to this day.
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Boy Scout rescued from Mount Washington after allergic reaction

A 15-year-old Boy Scout had a significant allergic reaction at Mount Washington summit and was rescued, treated by his group and emergency crews, then hospitalized.
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fromBoston.com
4 months ago

More than 20 hikers rescued from Mount Washington amid wintry conditions

Nearly two dozen hikers were stranded and hypothermic on Mount Washington after attempting the summit ill-prepared and unaware summit services were closed for winter.
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fromBoston.com
7 months ago

Florida man, 79, found dead after going missing on Mount Washington

A 79-year-old Florida man, William Davis, was found dead after going missing on Mount Washington following a three-day search.
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fromBoston.com
7 months ago

2 stranded hikers rescued from Mount Washington

Two stranded hikers were rescued from Mount Washington after underestimating the difficulty of the Huntington Ravine Trail.
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fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Hypothermic hiker rescued near Mount Washington

Rescuers effectively saved a hiker suffering from hypothermia by using the Mount Washington Cog Railway amid extreme weather conditions.
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fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

Leadership on the Edge: 7 Lessons From a Dangerous Mountain

The author's climb of Mount Washington honors a late friend's memory, turning fear into courage through personal growth and new experiences.
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