The following are a few of the routes on Mount Washington: Mount Washington via Lions Head Route Mount Washington via Tuckerman’s Ravine Route Mount Washington via Huntington Ravine Route Mount Washington via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail Presidential Traverse Northern Presidential Loop Reference Websites: Mount Washington Observatory – http://www.mountwashington.org Appalacian Mountain Club …
Mount Washington via Lions Head Route
Lions head is considered the winter route for reaching the summit of Mount Washington from the Pinkham Notch Visitors Center. Climbing Mount Washington in the winter can be extremely dangerous and it is important that you are prepared and have the proper equipment and knowledge. This route requires the use…
Mount Elbrus
Elevation: 18,510 ft (5,642 m) GPS Coordinates: Longitude: 43°21′18″N Latitude: 42°26′21″E 1st Ascent: July 1874 F. Crauford Grove and including Frederick Gardner, Horace Walker, and Peter Knubel Elbrus Elevations and GPS Coordinates – Climbing Waypoints and Acclimitization Hikes Location Elevation (ft) Elevation (m) GPS Coordinates Terskol 7,054 …
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro – Machame Route (7 Day Trip) – Elevations and Distance Table Summit Date – January 6, 2009 Day Start Location Start Elevation (ft) End/High Point End Elevation (ft) Start Elevation (m) End Elevation (m) Approximate Distance Segment OR Day(miles) Approximate Distance Segment or Day (km) Approximate Cumulative Distance (Miles)…
Aconcagua
Aconcagua – Camp and Location Elevations The following list of waypoints and elevations is based on a variation of the False Polish route and the old Guanacos Route. This route is a traverse which combines some of the camps from the False Polish Route, Guanacos Route, and the descent is…
Everest Icefall Video
Everest Training
Everest Training Training for Mount Everest is a long term commitment that can take years of preparation. To be successful on Mount Everest you need to not only to be in great physical condition you also need to develop technical skills and most importantly be mentally prepared for the challenges…
Everest Books
The following are a list of some of the books on Everest and a brief review of my opinion on these books. Reading these books before going to Everest can help climbers mentally prepare for what they will encounter on a two month expedition to Mount Everest: “Mount Everest Map …
Everest Gear List
Category Item Qty Recommendations/Notes and Comments Eyes Goggles 2 Both Dark Lens and clear or yellow lens Eyes Glacier Sun Glasses 2 Bring a Spare pair just in case Face Balaclava or Buff 2 Great for climbing and the trek in to filter out dust Food Cup 1 Food Bowl…
Everest Sample Itinerary
The following graph and table is the actual itinerary that our team followed on our Spring 2010 Everest Expedition. The actual itinerary followed by a Everest Expedition team will vary based on the year as a result of weather and the climbing team members. The largest weather factor is the…