MOUNT WASHINGTON WINTER HIKE 2016 - LION HEAD TRAIL
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- This video shows footage of the steep portions of the winter Lion Head trail. If you've ever wondered what it's like to ascend this infamous trail you'll appreciate this video. However, this trail normally has more snow. It was very icy during this trip. There are pros and cons to each.
If you want to skip to the spectacular views of Tuckerman Ravine you can fast forward to the 15:45 mark.
What a beautiful day with my niece Jessica and friends Rob, Andy and Tracy.
I hope you enjoy this video.
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Great to see. We tried Lion Head in 1967, after getting closed out by avalanches on the other ridge. MUCH MORE snow back then...snowshoes a MUST, until crampons above tree line. We spent 8 days at -35F, same kind of winds. There was no construction on the trail that I recall, but not much of a trail either....leather boots, wool knickers, open-net underwear from Norway...no GoPro.
John, sounds like a great week! 😎 There wasn't much snow last year, however the winter before had a ton of it on this portion of the trail. My buddy and I broke trail all the way up to treeline. My first video of Mt. Washington winter hiking shows extreme winds and cold weather. You should take a peak, just click on my name and scroll down to my very first video. Enjoy
It's good to see this kind of impressive effort. I probably would have stopped and turned around at the tree line.
- Georg, thank you for watching. Yeah, it's a struggle, but the effort pays off in the end.
I've been there, but not in winter. At my age I'm thinking of moving to Florida, but I won't forget New Hampshire.
Loved this video. I first hiked that trail in 1964 when I was twelve years old - in the summer. It was 38 degrees at the summit, rain and wind, but at the base we were in tee-shirts.
Fortunately we were prepared. greetings from NY state.
Thanks for watching DM. I'll bet the mountain hasn't changed much. Clothing and equipment sure has though.
Yes "Lion's Head". Congratulations on a Great Winter Trip! I climbed MT Wash many times, Sometime in the 1990's me and a friend did "Lion's Head" in late Nov/ early Dec, but it was still snow free. Once I climbed Mt Wash alone, May 1993, --70 mph winds w/ gusts of 121mph (I found out later). I felt like I could be "blown off the mountain". Only time I saw only ONE PERSON at the top, a guy from Italy who climbs the Alps. Yes, maybe a Winter trip for me some day...then again, there is always the Spring, Summer, or Fall...🙂5 STARS!
--Van
Nice video I’m planning to go there in April / may hopefully there’s still snow there
There will be. It'll be prime skiing season
How long did it take to reach the summit via that trail ?
I'm not sure. About 4 - 5 hours up.
Fantastic video! Admirable that anyone can hike Lion's Head in the winter! Job well done! Excellent footage of your journey to the summit.
Thank you Lynko.
amazing video, great job!! i was just at this trail yesterday, but woefully unprepared in equipment and had to turn back near the start. wish i would have seen this before starting so i would know its not an easy walk up.
Ahhh. One of the many lessons of a new hiker. :) Hopefully you'll be better prepared next time so you can enjoy your day.
Awesome Video! I know my next trail up mount Washington. Happy trails!
- Thank you Emily. Sorry for the late response. Love following you and your pup on Instagram.
Best part about hiking Mt Washington in the winter is that you don't have to wait to take your photo at the summit haha
You're right about that!
Planing on doing this very soon. I hear they just got a foot of snow at the summit last night.
You'll enjoy it. I've taken that winter trail 3 times. It never gets old. It will be an annual trip for me. Thanks for watching.
Omg it does look like a really cool trail.
I was wondering: i read that the climate can sometime get extreme (crazy wind and snowstroms), that there are avalanche risks and that the climate can change quite fast. How do you manage this risk while preparing for ascent. Are meteorologic prevision usually quite precises? Since you are an experienced hiker for this trail, what kind of prevision would be a no-go for you?
Otherwise, any tips for this particular hike or winter hiking in general (havent done any really yet, planning to star with some adirondacks mountains this year/early 2017, and maybe try mt washington this year or the next).
Ty for answering, btw i liked the video, beautifull views.
Thanks Gullshunter. My rule of thumb when hiking in the Presidential Range is to always prepare for the worst. Some advice for new winter hikers: Start with something small. Experiment with layering at different temperatures so that you know how your body reacts to certain temps. Gradually add elevated hikes and longer outings as you get more comfortable.
Chandler, great video. I hope to climb end of April this winter. Is it too late ? I hope to have some snow so that traction won't be a problem. Also, may i know the round trip mileage if I take lion head trail.
Awesome video, you captured it well! I just hiked the trail, it looks so different with more snow.
Thanks Leo.
I stumbled across this video. It was excellent. I want to climb Chimborazo in Ecuador after the first of the year. I can come there and climb Mt. Washington every day for about a week to prepare for the 21k high hike. Thanks for this posting. I never used crampons before. So this will be really good for training. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching Michael. Good luck on your climbe of Chimborazo.
Many People die on Mt Washington, Be careful this time of year and turn around if it is too cold or cloudy. Clouds roll in quickly and it takes a while to get below treeline. Read about the deaths
21k feet elevation? Rember my Washington won't help at all with elevation acclimatization, it's only 6k
Now this is a real summit. A summit is not taking the auto road (whether summer or winter). Nice job MC....
Thank you!
Great video, excellent adventure! Do you feel a length of rope would’ve come in handy descending some of those steep sections?
Was this in March? So little snow! The steep section was much easier after a lot of snow to the point where I didnt really need the crampons But the rest was harder due to post holing with every step.
that is crazy
Ice axes next time
Perfect weather for it. Great shots of navigating the step.
It was definitely a beautiful day. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for posting. This is on my list next time I am in NH for winter.
One recommendation: Ask for a helmet for Christmas this year!
No need for a helmut. :) I don't plan on falling.
Thanks for posting, do you need a rope to get back down? that's very steep.
Sometimes people with limited experience use one. It is not necessarily needed. I often have folks with me who have never done this, so I carry one with me.
wheres the guy in blacks hat never remove your hat ever
LOVE the video!!!! What trail did you take down the mountain?
We descended the same trail. Winter Lion Head trail.
This is just impressive!
Thanks
Excellent look at Lion's Head, never did it in the winter, Fran
Thanks for watching Marsha. Winter is the best time to hike.
You guys are fit, what is your training regimen?
Hiking and the gym.
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I loved Lion Head trail! Nice video!
Thank you for watching. I love this trail too. Doing the 5th Annual hike of it on January 26.
Was this in March?
Tony, No. It was in February.
It was, February 28
wind speed?
Sorry, No idea.
great video, how did you come down lion head? did you guys use a rope?
Thanks for watching. We used a rope in a couple of the spots. Didn't need it on the ascent, but better safe than sorry on the way down.
Is the section at ~4:15-6:30 the steepest section on the trail?
Jordan Myers Yes. It is the steepest portion. But not the toughest part of the hike.
Jordan Myers Thank you for watching. I posted another climb of this same trail just 2 weeks ago.
What is wrong with you people? Do you have a death wish? The snow is just as gorgeous on a FLAT snow shoe trail.....take advantage of that and don't become a statistic sliding down a steep hill only to 'tomato' at the first boulder.
Just loving life. :)
You person, doesn't do anything impressive
You are right. Just enjoy the video.
I give you all the credit in the world. I would like to hike Mount Washington someday, although my first attempt will be in the summer. It looks very intimidating.
the views on a winter summit are way superior to any flat snow shoe trail. Also mt washington winter is not that dangerous via lion head. all you need is clear skies and full face coverage and good clothes.