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Posted in New Hampshire Explore, Winter December 06, 2016 by Kelly A. Burch

Summit New Hampshire’s Tallest Mountain Despite The Winter Freeze On This Thrilling Tour

Most New Hampshire residents have been to the summit of Mount Washington during the summer. But few realize that you can summit Mount Washington during the winter, and even spend the night on the tallest mountain in the North East. This winter Mount Washington tour will have you falling in love with our frosty weather:

Each summer, 250,000 people come to the summit of Mount Washington to enjoy the spectacular view.

For most people the opportunity to reach the summit ends when the snow flies on the slopes.

However, it doesn't have to. This snowcat can take you to the summit of Mount Washington for an unforgettable winter adventure.

The snowcat will take you up the Mount Washington Auto Road, which is only open to regular vehicles during the summer.

Then, you get to explore the summit, where you will get up close to the wild weather that has made Mount Washington famous.

Just make sue you're prepared to get chilly!

The view from the top of the North East is something that you will never forget.

You'll also get to partake in a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mount Washington Weather observatory.

Day trips to the summit leave at 8:30 in the morning, and return to the base around 4:30 in the afternoon.

However, the truly adventurous can even spend the night at the Mount Washington Weather Observatory.

That means that you can watch the sun rise over New England.

And maybe even see the Northern Lights.

No matter which adventure tour you choose, your trip to the summit of Mount Washington is sure to be unforgettable.

Get more information on the winter Mount Washington tour here.

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Kelly A. Burch

Kelly Burch is a freelance writer from New Hampshire. She shares stories of travel, adventure and anything else that catches her interest.