Mount Washington rises from the surrounding landscape | Click photo for larger view
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288 ft (1,917 m). It is famous for its dangerously erratic weather, holding the record for the highest wind gust directly measured at the Earth’s surface, at 231 mph (372 km/h) on the afternoon of April 12, 1934. It was known as Agiocochook, or “home of the Great Spirit”, before European settlers arrived.
Photo was taken during a recent trip. The 6,288 foot peak was enshrouded in clouds when we arrived at the top. The weather at the observatory was much different than that in the valley from where the photo was taken. At the peak, the winds were sustained at 40 m.p.h. with gust up to 60 m.p.h. The temperature was 39° F. On the valley floor, the skies were mostly clear with light winds and a temperature of 70° F.
In a future post, I will have many more photos and a story of our trip to the summit. In the mean time, here is a link to the Mount Washington Observatory.
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Ive been to the top..by car..Jeff has hiked to the top..said it was a difficult climb.
I think its quite the crazy place to be in a storm..
Nice photo..look forward to more.
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Interesting story and nice shot! Such lofty records for such a small mountain!
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That’s a beautiful shot. I’d love to go there some time.
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We are glad you enjoyed your trip to the summit! Have you had a chance to check out our Bicknell Thrush tours? And just a little FYI, the mountain that you have in this photo is not Mt. Washington, I believe it is Mt Madison, looking out into the Great Gulf from the Glen House Mt. Washington would be to the left. Happy birding!
This is a beautiful capture! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Great landscape photography!
All complete – foreground – green grass, middle – blue lake, background- beautiful mountain and blue sky with cotton white clouds. Fairyland!
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John: That is a beautiful view of the mountain with a great sky.
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That is just a magnificent view and a great photo! It has all my favorite elements – mountains, water, sunny sky with clouds and beautiful green trees!
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What a Beauty – shot and mountain.
That must be a wonderful place for hiking.
This one gives you a great feel for how it must have been when the settlers arrived.
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Very interesting. Pretty view from the valley. Who would think that the mountain would be capable of such winds.
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This is a great view !!!
What a wonderful place !!! I can see the spirit!
Thank you for teaching us about this mountain!
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What a beautiful vista! (Whatever mountain it is.)
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Nice shot. I have been up there by car, but if I ever go again, it will be by foot!
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Lovely view of a very peaceful place – only thing missing is another moose.
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Beautiful photo, John…Thanks for sharing!!!
Carol
What a beautiful landscape shot. I love how the colors of the sky flow into the mountains, which flows into the water, which flows into the grass. You’ve composed a very peaceful shot. No matter which mountain it is, it’s beautiful!
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I climbed this mountain several times when I was young. How beautiful it looks today. I’m glad to see the sun finally came out for you!
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