BIPOC One Day Ascent of Mount Washington
We center Black, Indigenous and People of Color and People of the Global Majority (BIPOC/PGM) for a one day ascent of Mount Washington. This clinic, sponsored by Arc’Teryx Boston, will be paced for first time ascensionists, though more experienced climbers can get plenty of 1:1 instruction throughout the day as well. Mt. Washington. The highest…
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Mt. Washington. The highest peak in the northeast, and a “small” mountain by elevation standards, it lies at the intersection of three major storm tracks and is known as the home of the “world’s worst weather.” Mt. Washington prominence, geography, and notorious winds make it a very challenging winter ascent. Our guides will lead you…
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