Mt. Washington 4-17-08

[cbcbd]

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

Is this another side of Washington with a higher access point? Admittedly, I know very little about the mountain's other areas.

From the cog base... which I think is around 2700ft? Pinkham is 2032 and the trail is more meandering and steeper from that side. But yeah, 2hrs is burly no matter what.

[MichaelJ]

Boo-yeah! Sweet - thanks for the post! One of these years I'm going to get up there, I've promised myself.

[awf170]

Originally Posted by riverc0il

Nice. This may go on next week's post work plans on a nice day. Probably just the brook though, doubt I could make that good time to the summit and do the East Snowfields too.

Sweet. I would join you but I'm leaving for the Chics Chocs on Wednesday.

Originally Posted by deadheadskier

Am I reading this correct 2 hours?

What elevation were you starting from. I've only done tucks once about 15 years ago and I recall the hike in and up the ravine being much longer than that.

Is this another side of Washington with a higher access point? Admittedly, I know very little about the mountain's other areas.

Originally Posted by cbcbd

From the cog base... which I think is around 2700ft? Pinkham is 2032 and the trail is more meandering and steeper from that side. But yeah, 2hrs is burly no matter what.

Yep, 2700 ft. vs. 2000. Way easier hike though, continuously steep the whole way up. It justs like jumping on the stair master for 3,600 vert.

[MichaelJ]

Did you take Ammo or Jewell from the Cog base, or did you walk the tracks?

[awf170]

Originally Posted by MichaelJ

Did you take Ammo or Jewell from the Cog base, or did you walk the tracks?

Walked the tracks the whole way. Such an ugly way up Washington but it is so quick and takes so little energy.

All my stuff is covered in nasty tar now though. By the time I got to the top the lugs on my boots weren't even touching the ground anymore because they were so caked with tar.