Highpointing at Mount Washington, the Highest Point in New Hampshire

Mount Washington is a legendary mountain standing tall in the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
The highest point in New England has a storied history. Known as Agoicochook to the Abenaki people this peak was culturally significant to them. It was first climbed by Europeans in 1642 when Darby Field hiked to the top of it. in the mid-19th century it became a tourist attraction, its popularity bolstered by both the cog railway and the auto road.
The mountain has a dark side, the "Beast of the East" is one of the deadliest mountains in the world. Its variable and dynamic weather, popularity, and elevation make it easy for people to underestimate how challenging and dangerous this mountain can be to hikers and climbers leading to fatal results.
We'll explore the history of this peak and the role it has played in the region. Join us as we go highpointing!
Hosted by Skye Marthaler
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[@davidpetersen6694]

Thanks for a new addition to your growing collection of summits. I am so glad you continue to add these videos each month. This one was really a peak I have been looking forward to foe a long time. Here’s to many more this year! 😎⭐️🏆♥️👍

[@loverfishy]

Your camera and production skills have come so far during this series- proud of all you have accomplished!

[@RooftopsofAmerica]

Wouldn't have happened without your advice along the way!

[@Curtis2336]

Great video as always. Love how you threw some auto racing in there, probably my favorite part. LOL

[@jackbates7467]

As a car and train geek, Mt. Washington is my obvious favorite high point. First I'm learning about the hill climb.

[@RooftopsofAmerica]

It's a fascinating peak! The Hill Climb is an interesting slice of American auto racing history.

[@charlieintampa6769]

Another good one. My first state high point, did it twice one summer once winter

[@travelingRonman]

Looks like you got the whole gamut of New Hampshire weather there. I enjoyed hearing the history of Crawford and Tuckerman, I never really did much research on their contribution to the mountain. I want to get back up to the Whites and do some more hiking there, maybe hike Franconia Notch or the Presidential's.

[@UltraStarM]

Leap day special!

[@BeaverThingify]

Around when did you make this climb? I was there the last week of June 2023!

[@RooftopsofAmerica]

i filmed this at the beginning of August 2023.

[@C-TOS]

I have heard the summit has the lowest recorded temperature in the continuous United States, and also the strongest winds.