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Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine

Jackson, NH · 44.271, -71.303

Home of the worst weather in America. Summit winds regularly exceed 100 mph. The Tuckerman Ravine route is 4.2 miles with 4,250 ft gain.

StrenuousNortheast6,288 ftOpen SummitAlpineGorgeSummit views

Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine

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11°
Feels -8°FSummit · 6,288 ft
7:04 AM5:56 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

22mph

Precip

0%

Humid

72%

Elev Δ

+4300ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

14°30°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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14°

7mph

8 AM

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16°

7mph

9 AM

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21°

8mph

10 AM

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25°

10mph

11 AM

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26°

10mph

12 PM

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27°

10mph

1 PM

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28°

10mph

2 PM

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29°

11mph

3 PM

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30°

10mph

4 PM

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30°

10mph

5 PM

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29°

9mph

6 PM

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28°

9mph

Summit Conditions

22°F→−11°→11°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°F/1,000ft · 4,256 ft gain

◎L1
Expedition-weight merino base

320g+ merino top and bottom — maximum warmth next to skin

◉L2
Heavy fleece + light puffy

Double mid-layer system for extreme insulation

◈L3
Expedition down parka

Heavy fill-power down or synthetic expedition jacket

◆L4
Hardshell jacket + pants

Full hardshell system — top and bottom protection mandatory

Summit Pack List

↟Expedition mittens↟Balaclava↟Ski goggles↟Chemical warmers (hands + toes)↟Emergency bivy↟Thermos with hot drink

Start Cold Tip

At these temperatures, DO NOT start cold. Wear full layers from the trailhead. Exposed skin risks frostbite in minutes. Turn back if conditions deteriorate.

Trail Guide

Updated 6:19:36 AM · America/New_York

Updated Oct 18, 6:19 AM UTC

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