The Mountain In The Northeast That’s One Of The Most Dangerous Peaks In The US

It might seem surprising that a relatively small mountain in New England could be more dangerous than Alaska's Denali, but statistically, this is true. Due to its location, Mount Washington experiences some of the windiest and least predictable weather in the world. Here's more on this beautiful peak, which just so happens to be one of the most dangerous peaks in the U.S:

Mount Washington is located in the White Mountain Range of New Hampshire.

Towering above 6,200 feet, it's the tallest mountain in the Northeast.

There's another reason why Mount Washington is so iconic: the extreme weather conditions.

In fact, it's the location of the strongest wind ever recorded on Earth that was not associated with a hurricane.

On April 12th, 1934, the Mount Washington Observatory recorded a wind speed of a whopping 231 miles per hour.

Mount Washington also receives high levels of annual precipitation, averaging 96.9 inches of rain (8 feet) and 280 inches (23.3 feet) of snow.

The summit of the peak is visited by Appalachian Trail hikers, day hikers, and those who board the Cog Railway.

Tragically, over 150 people have died attempting to summit Mount Washington since 1849.

The majority of these unfortunate deaths came from lack of preparation and not knowing just how quickly the weather can - and does - turn at the summit.

Curious to see the infamous winds of Mount Washington? Watch this brief video for an idea of just how intense it can get up there:

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