Solo Winter Hike to New Hampshire's Highest Peak | Mt. Washington Day Hike

[@DennisOkon]

I was about 2 hours ahead of you up Ammo (and then did Monroe and Eisenhower down to Crawford) ... and had about 45 mph winds at Lake of the Clouds. Things change fast up there!

[@LWilli5]

As I am watching you day-hike Mt. Washington in the Winter, I think about all the yahoos who said you'd never finish the AT, SMH. Thank you for bringing us along for this epic adventure.

[@kaiserwilhelmnh932]

Nice Job Taylor! Congrats on the successful solo winter ascent.

[@boat165]

I love the guest appearance by Callie! I've been following you for quite a while and this vlog is probably one of my absolute favorites. You captured the beauty of Mt. Washington with such gorgeous videos and I loved every second of it. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Elizabeth-pt4bv]

Great video, going up to Mt Washing on a sunny summer daybis hard, let alone in the winter. Well done, Taylor. Thanks for taking us with you

[@sparkyswearsalot]

I love when the mountains give you a gift like a surprise cloud clearing. I remember hiking the bondcliffs for the first time. We were totally socked in along the ridge, and then, almost in an instant, the clouds broke and I was seriously brought to tears by the beauty.

[@RickINFJ]

Perfect decision heading back down on the same trail. Confidence is everything out there. Seriously impressive trip Nahamsha. 👏

[@maryrobinson2911]

Love your hikes and channel Taylor! Beautiful hike, keep doing what youre doing , thanks for sharing the adventures! Don't listen to negative people

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

That was awesome. Beautiful terrain. Thank you.

[@daniel.creative]

Epic! Great example of how to do Mt Washington safely

[@EfficientRVer]

Awesome hike, beautiful day. I've gone up Mt. Washington 4 times in snow/ice, though generally late March or April, rather than truly winter. There was also a year or two where I went up Monadnock most weekends, often twice, year-round, solo. Maybe 10% of the time late at night. My favorite way to summit Monadnock, is in winter, around midnight on a clear night. It is other-worldly. Glad to see you have that sort of feeling at times on this hike. It doesn't take many great moments like that, to make all the preparation and effort worth it. Memories of that, can provide lifelong motivation to get out in nature. I completely agree with coming down the same path you went up, for the known trail conditions. I do that 100% of the time when conditions or remaining time are the least bit questionable. Except that on Mt Washington, it is not an option for me, because I've always gone up Huntington Ravine on snow and ice (without technical gear) and I would never attempt that descent. I always headed down via Tuckerman's, even when above it was technically closed. You made good decisions. Your family has good reason to trust you, and your judgment. It was a really pleasant surprise to see a video from you at this time. It was amazing for it to be on a mountain and topic I love. I love Katahdin more, and am more familiar with Monadnock, but Mt Washington is also a very special mountain to me, from my adventures and misadventures there. Any mountain can be dangerous and must be respected, but most mountains, even bigger ones I've had bigger problems on, don't always seem ready to bite me hard, they at least sometimes show me mercy. Mt Washington, though, has never shown me much mercy as a hiker, only when I go as a tourist. The times I've really had my way with the mountain, rather than the reverse, it was only because I was on top of my game, not because it went easy on me. I'm 66 and several months ago found the obit of my middle school science teacher in NJ, Joseph Knight, who died a few years ago at a ripe old age. I thought Mr Knight had died decades ago, but it was actually his son of the same name who had died. It turned out that Mr Knight, after retirement and the deaths of his son and wife, spent a lot of time volunteering in the weather observatory on top of Mt Washington! I wish I'd known he was still alive at that time. With social media, you are so lucky that your generation will be able to keep track of people who were important in your life, and get back in touch with them at any time, even in the distant future.

[@user-David-Alan]

The blue sky was incredible. You are very brave and thanks for the video. I think Dunkin Donuts should pay you for advertising for them. There is a technique for using a ski pole to stop a slide on steep slopes which you probably know already. Keep challenging yourself and stay safe and happy.

[@edwardfowler7733]

Thanks for the hike! When u think safety first , others will follow your lead... I know I will!

[@leedanielson7452]

The end with Callie! 😂😂😂

[@kathrengreco1092]

Thanks Taylor...I felt like I hiked along with you. The music is wonderful. ❤

[@RonaldBrock-qs1uf]

Great video. My wife and I did Mt Washington 23 years ago. Thank you for allowing me to hike it again but through your eyes. Have been following you for a couple years now. And will start my 2024 AT solo in April this time at the age of 67. Times they are a changing. And was glad you got your hikers store up and running

[@jeannenimmo5]

Nice video. That's a whole other world, up there. Our son has climbed Mt. Washington 3 or 4 times in winter - once on a Presidential traverse, a few times via the Huntington Ravine Trail and once on the Tuckerman Ravine/Lion Head Trails. The toughest was the time when the wind chill factor was minus 80° F. He was one of the few who actually made the summit, that day. But, like you, he has the sense and the experience to know when to say 'when,' turn around and leave it for another day. As I've often said to him, "The mountain will be there, even if you're not." Be well, stay safe. 🥾

[@rootsandpeaks]

I’m glad you had such a good hike! The undercast clouds are amazing up there!

[@JackieFarkas]

Thank you Taylor, You are such a good teacher. We live in NH and have hiked a lot. Well done.

[@ericgamble9153]

This was so cool! Your very intelligent approach to hiking is greatly appreciated & an inspiration to this 74 year old hiker.

[@wendygrw]

Great hike, Taylor! Thanks for taking us along.

[@carolleslie9312]

Really enjoy your vlogs Taylor. This hike/climb was amazing to watch. Looking forward to the gear review of the hike. Thanks for the honesty of your thoughts during and after. You looked so happy on the trail. Inspiring.

[@fretlessed25]

Mt. Washington is always a special hike. I've always felt more alive on the few days I've done it in my life.

[@leedanielson7452]

Weeeeee my girl is coming down to FL! Well Taylor, I've always considered March as the nicest month to be down here, as the humidity, heat, and rain storms aren't in full force yet lol.. I hope you have a wonderful time here and you better make several videos about it too! I will be waiting for them!😂 👍👏🏻❤️🐊🐸🐢🪼🦐🦞🦀🦑🐙🐡🐋🐳🐬🐟🐠🦈🐡🦟🪳🪲

[@edreilly6674]

A gear list video would be great! Thanks, as always, for sharing your hike and your reflections on it.

[@lovehuckle]

I look forward to you being a guest on Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast!! Nice hike

[@cfdrescue]

Thanks for taking us along again….great video!

[@asleepatkeys]

“I decided to go on a little solo hike” *hikes the highest peak in NE. Taylor, if you had any interest in learning to use an ice axe. I highly recommend IME in North Conway. I’ve done their mountaineering course and women’s ice climbing. They also host IceFest in NoCo which is a great long weekend of learning winter skills. I don’t have any relation to them, just shouting out local businesses I had a great experience with! Happy Hiking!

[@debsmith7050]

Such fun.Congrats on a great winter snow hike Taylor! Callie agrees :)

[@MerrimackKid]

Gear list would be great! I'm reluctant to do anything big in winter because I've never trained with / don't own an ice ax - love to hear your take on them since you went up without one.

[@RedStickLouisiana]

What a wonderful one-day adventure, thanks for taking us along.

[@mathfan0918]

Yikes! Solo winter hiking! Brave soul! Wow, what a view of Mount Washington, though.

[@kgwash]

Great job. One day I'll do it in winter. Pierce was as close. And if I can be on the podcast, you definitely need to be on the podcast.

[@KathyColorado1]

Thank you for the extra detail and thoughts you added at the end. Looking forward to the gear you took along video. Colorado Girl

[@sparkyswearsalot]

Having someone who will put up with you going out and pushing yourself in the wild is priceless. My wife has set some rules since I nearly died in the Ice Gulch, but thankfully the rules are perfectly reasonable. I need to find a like minded buddy for some of the more technical/ risky hikes.

[@donnalogan7386]

Do Not Listen to people who put you down!❤. Beautiful video!

[@johnsandell4501]

Thanks for letting hikers know that if you are a smart hiker you get to do it again. You also have great family power. 👍👍👍

[@gohsthb76]

That is an amazing hike! I was there in September and took the ammonoosuc trail. Unfortunately it was raining and I got scared I would slide off some part of it. So I turned around. So I guess this Illinois girl is extra amazed with your hike. 🤩

[@leedanielson7452]

Awesome video Taylor! Amazing as always! 😊👍👏🏻🥰

[@amccutcheon1988]

I would have done the same in the winter, by going back the same way I came up via Ammonoosuc. I did the loop during the Fall and the Jewell trail had a rough descent with all the unstable rocks and barely visible cairns to follow.

[@richardjones2627]

Thx for blogging a great hike. Always enjoy your adventures

[@ashrafkhwaja487]

I am a big fan of you. Yesterday, I was at Mt. Washington too. I wish I had a chance to meet you.

[@IceholeTour]

Soloed Mount Washington a couple months ago for the first time in winter. Such a great challenge. Nice work Taylor!!

[@lylelylers]

Impressive, plus your AT thru hikes!! My son and I hiked many Virginia hikes but we hiked Mt.Mitchell, North Carolina! 3500 ft gain over approximately 5.5 miles one way. God bless you!! 🙏

[@DavidDavis-fishing]

Gooood afternoon from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great afternoon!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Good afternoon! I'll be in FL in a couple days 😁

[@DavidDavis-fishing]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker It's 85°F and feels like 98°F here in Dade City... I'm 40 minutes outside of Tampa Bay. Hope you have a fun and safe trip!

[@winter2341]

Very cool! How many time have you summited Mt. Washington?

[@TheChantybb]

Absolutely gorgeous! 😍 thanks for sharing.

[@karennadherny7615]

Thanks for filming and sharing this hike! That that trail was tough in the summer. I can't imagine doing it in the winter!

[@carriehikes]

Epic hike, thanks for sharing!

[@groemer9913]

Congrats! Thanks for sharing.

[@Victory1981]

Great views up there

[@jayray720]

🚶‍♀️🥾🥾 such amazing views you go Taylor and congratulations on your hiking section in the your store wishing you all the best from North Carolina and go survivor🎉🎉🎉

[@cathymitchell7369]

I loved this video and look forward to the gear video! Thank you ❤

[@sydneymitchell8822]

Beautiful hike. Also love the lip color.

[@Justusson]

6288 feet/ 1917 meters. That’s pretty high. At what elevation did you start?

[@barbaramassey3787]

You are amazing. Love your wisdom. Love your courage.

[@BafMilr052]

Such a smart impressive beautiful hike. Love your knowledge and the way you teach.

[@Amanwithoutaface112]

you should start a series. climbing the highest point in every state

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Thought about it! I'm in florida now, I could hit that highest peak 😆

[@novabill]

Awesome job! Wow!!

[@jaycreature3893]

Another fantastic video. I enjoy your content. Do those types of snowshoes work? In the Catskills we use snowshoes with more traction. Just a curiousity question. No disrespect meant or intended. Great editing. Jay creature

[@davidsmeglap4023]

Hiking and vloging increases the difficulty of the hike by 50 percent. Planning the shots, placing the camera and walking back, narrating while hoping the weather hangs in there. Congrats,

[@richardjones2627]

U should get down to Kentucky and hike the Sheltowee trace

[@JohnWallet-g2d]

You’re amazing and love your video’s!

[@kdboyle7673]

Nice hike!!!

[@waynelougee9528]

Very impressive!

[@zachstraxx9899]

Footage looks great ! Are you still recording with just your phone ?

[@MegaRawBerry]

I live in Florida but I'm from Mass and planning a trip there and NH in the last 2 weeks in December. I've summited four 14ers in Colorado so I have some experience and trying to decide if Washington is doable solo in winter. Any advice?

[@ashleys_sadness]

Beautiful views

[@Midwesterny]

WOW gorgeous views up there 🗻🏔️

[@susietopspin]

That looks amazing. Adding to my list and happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@kiras.2715]

I’m so curious how those 2 major water crossings on the Ammo were for you in the winter. Were they frozen? Still flowing like a waterfall? Always the scariest bit for me

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I don't really recall crossing any water, so I guess they were good at the time!

[@SteffenVadla]

Great video!

[@tomellis3218]

How deep would estimate the snow pack was on the trail ? Snowshoes & spikes are foreign to me so I appreciate seeing how they can be used. Great flog. ❤😊

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

That alpine zone sign was a good depiction of the snow pack! It's usually probably eye level, but now you can see it was almost covered.

[@mariewalker1755]

No line. 🙂. Is it easier to hike in winter

[@edwardcooney4948]

If you are going to winter hike at in the pres at least learn how to use an ice axe - can"t emphasize this enough - love your vids

[@jared7723]

listen ROOOOOOOOOOAR! DID you here me ?

[@devinsword5777]

9:03 god damned trail Zambonis! dont do this, you make the trail very dangerous and slippery for everyone else behind you, especially once it gets cold again at night and your ass slick freezes solid. i see this alot hiking in canada in the winter, and its nearly caused me to break my self upon a tree after slipping and sliding then being forced to sprint down an extremely steep part of the trail because some ass-slider came along, smoothed over all foot holds, and turned the trail into a skating rink. im sure sliding down the trail on your ass is fun for people, but sliding down on my feet or face is not fun for me nor anyone else- and especially not for any elderly on the trail. furthermore, not to be dramatic but, taking a spill over the edge of a cliff face is particularly not fun and is often enough lethal.

[@PedroNord]

🦋

[@SteveS-d1b]

Sad to read all these comments. Two other hikers had to be rescued for a slip on the traverse from Lake of Clouds to the Summit. That is mountaineering boot territory with crampons and an axe to self arrest. This gives others the impression that what you did was adequate or safe. Just because you got lucky on the traverse doesn't mean what you did was all that smart. Please get some training and gear. Others would put their lives on the line to save you if you had a slip.

[@mariewalker1755]

Looks like major postholing

[@phoebebrown2883]

Look out for murderers.

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

Has anyone been murdered on Mt. Washington?

[@phoebebrown2883]

@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker There is always a first time so be careful.🥰

[@Hiker89-kp5sy]

Damn, does that ELMT talk in each and every video gets annoying or what.....🤦

[@leedanielson7452]

I don't find it annoying at all....Hey a girl has to make a living!!!😊

[@leedanielson7452]

@Navy1977 🤗

[@AmandaShowerless]

Taylor it’s time. How many times you can hike the same hikes? It’s time to get a man or woman, and start the work life. Content is old and dated, and it’s time to do something new and original. Like a guy. Or a woman if that’s your thing. We’re all waiting

[@tomellis3218]

Taylor you don’t need to listen to this nonsense .

[@AmandaShowerless]

@@tomellis3218 Tom yes she does. We had a conversation and you actually are the one who brought it up

[@tomellis3218]

@@AmandaShowerless I didn’t bring it up.

[@stattravels8109]

Beautiful Stunning

[@daleaustin5701]

She's married to a man named Chet she met on trail ( I believe in '21 ). She owns a gift shop in NH. By the looks of it, she is doing pretty well. Not meaning to sound offensive, just sharing information based on what I've seen from her videos.

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

I did a buddy hike up Washington and over Monroe, Eisenhower and Pierce yesterday. Conditions were AMAZING. With almost no wind and not a cloud in the sky.

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

It is SO rare to have winter conditions on The Rock Pile that way.