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We have one night scheduled for the 2011 season in the Observatory: January 7th, 2011. We currently have six out of 11 spots filled, so please inquire soon to reserve your spot.
In addition, Mark Synnott will be leading a Winter EduTrip for the Mount Washington Observatory Feb.24-25, 2011. For more information, please contact the Mount Washington Observatory (603-356-2137) or Synnott Mountain Guides (603-383-6976). The subject of this years EduTrip will be mountaineering skills and winter survival.
http://www.mountwashington.org/education/edutrips/
It's hard to imagine a better outing in the White Mountains than an ascent of Mt. Washington with an overnight in the Observatory. On the way up we can ascend the peak by any number of routes, whether it’s the standard Lion’s Head winter route, a multi-pitch ice climb in Huntington Ravine, or a long snow climb of Tuckerman’s Left Gully. The good news is that when you get to the summit, instead of turning around and wearily hiking back down, you’ll pry open the heavy door of the Observatory and soon find yourself transported to another world.
You’ll sleep in a comfortable bunk and enjoy a nice dinner prepared by the Observatory staff, in addition to snacks and drinks. In the evening you will get a tour of the weather observation room and you’ll have the chance to speak with some of the observers and to learn about meteorology, local Mt. Washington weather and other important work that is done at this unique station. Afterwards, you can wind down with a drink while watching a DVD on the couch. Sleep in as late as you want, then by mid morning we’ll begin the trek back down, either via Lion’s Head or possibly Boot Spur.
Dates: We currently only have one Observatory trip on the books for Jan. 7, 2011. However, if you have your own group and are interested in setting up your own trip, please let us know and we can inquire with the Observatory staff. Custom trips like this, even at the last minute, are often possible, so don't count it out. Please give us as much notice as possible and be aware that you will need to make a deposit up front as we in turn need to give one to the Observatory to hold the space.
Cost:
$475 per person. Maximum group size is 11 people, which will be led by Mark Synnott and Steve Dupuis. Price includes equipment rental, dinner and breakfast in the Obs, plus two days of guiding on the mountain.
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