It’s August and There is Still Snow in Tuckerman Ravine, NH Check out this image from the Wildcat webcam at Mount Washington Observatory looking into Tuckerman Ravine, NH, clearly showing its final vestigial of snow. Related: VIDEO: A Tuckerman Tradition | The Epicenter Of East Coast Skiing For Over 100 Years It will probably melt sometime in the next few days but making it to August is impressive, although not a […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 7, 2019 0 Comments
Skier Lucky to Survive After Falling In To Freezing Cold Waterfall Hole at Tuckerman Ravine, NH A skier survived a fall into a freezing cold waterfall hole on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Monday, according to a statement from The Mount Washington Avalanche Center. “At 1:58 PM on Monday, April 22, a skier fell over the Tuckerman Ravine headwall and into one of several waterfall holes,” the statement said. “Partners and bystanders quickly initiated rescue […] SnowBrains | April 24, 2019 0 Comments
Mount Washington Avalanche Center: Analysis Of The Fatality Near Tuckerman Ravine APRIL 11, 2019 AVALANCHE FATALITY, RAYMOND CATARACT By: Mount Washington Avalanche Center Around lunchtime on Thursday, April 11, 2019, two hikers took a break on the summit of Lion Head. This ridge separates Tuckerman Ravine from a stream drainage to the north known as Raymond Cataract. While on Lion Head, they noted a skier descending into Raymond Cataract, an ephemeral, but […] Avalanche Guest Author | April 15, 2019 2 Comments
Man Killed Yesterday by Avalanche Near Tuckerman Ravine on Mt. Washington, NH A man died Thursday afternoon after an avalanche near Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington, NH the US Forest Service said. The US Forest Service officials said the slide happened between the ravines in an area known as Raymond Cataract. Officials said the 75-foot avalanche was human-triggered and that the unidentified man was trapped for nearly an hour before crews were able […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 12, 2019 1 Comment
White Mountain National Forest Service Close Section of Tuckerman Ravine Due to Spring Snowmelt Annual spring snowmelt creates significant glide cracks, or crevasses, and undermined snow in the Lip area of Tuckerman Ravine, NH so we’ve had to close a section of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail where it passes through the Lip as a safety measure. These restrictions are necessary for public safety and to protect National Forest property. This relatively short section stretches from Lunch […] Steven Agar | May 18, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: East Coast Stoke | Taking Some Spring Turns At Tuckerman’s Ravine, NH On Saturday Here’s some East Coast stoke for ya. Brenden Smith was out skiing Tuckerman’s Ravine, NH on April 28th, 2018 and it’s still looking good. There’s nothing like taking some warm turns on soft snow in the spring. Backcountry Chris Wallner | May 4, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Think There Are No High-Consequence Lines on the East Coast? Check Out ‘The Empress’ on Tuckerman Ravine, NH Talk about having to pick your line carefully! If you think there are no high consequence lines on the east coast, you’re wrong. The “Empress Snowfield” is one of the more aesthetically pleasing lines in The Whites. As viewed from Hermit Lake it seems much steeper than it is but the exit can be a challenge, to say the least. […] SnowBrains | May 1, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Taking Some Easter Turns At Tuckerman Ravine, NH Stephen Ribero spent his Easter taking some turns on Tuckerman Ravine, New Hampshire. While doing so, he was testing out a sweet new pair of Fischer Hannibal Skis. Conditions are still looking GOOD, so get out and take some turns. Backcountry Chris Wallner | April 6, 2018 1 Comment