Place your Advertisement Here. Contact FMBA Local 11 for more information. The ultimate Fire Department outing
Brian McMonagle and Chief Avery are planning the ultimate FD outing. Read the below information and check out the Mt. Washington, NH site.
The climb will be lead by Eastern Mountain Sports trained guides. Paul has already climbed Mt. Washington and will be setting up practice climbs in the area to prepare for the March 10 date. Space is limited to only 9. We need 7 more ASAP to pay and sign up to prevent any civilians from joining our party.
Those wishing to attend the NH outing but wish to ski / snow board instead will be given logging information at a later date. For more information, please go to the following sites:
http://www.mountwashington.org/education/climbing/
http://emsclimb.com/newhampshire_northconway_mountwashingtonobs.shtml
This unique experience combines the challenge of a winter ascent of the Northeast’s highest peak with the rare opportunity to spend the night on the summit inside the Mount Washington Observatory’s legendary mountaintop weather station. We’ll climb Mt. Washington’s eastern flank, aiming to be above treeline around noon. From there, we’ll cross the desolate landscape of the Alpine Garden, where the winds are often at their fiercest, and head up the summit cone. Once on top, we’re given access to the Observatory’s weather station, where we can find our comfortable bunk beds, change clothes, and relax in the station’s comfortable living quarters. After a family-style dinner with the Observatory crew, we may have time to tour the weather station and learn about the important research conducted there before we head for the bunks. A fortifying breakfast gets us up and going before we head back out into the weather and begin our descent. If you’re fascinated by the extremes of weather, or even if you just want to watch the sunset from 6288 feet, this trip is unlike any other you’ll ever experience. Space is limited.
Important Information: preparation and proper equipment is required (see equipment list), exclusive tour of the Mount Washington Observatory included, ice axe, crampons, plastic double boots are provided, rental packs and sleeping bags available upon request at additional cost, expect wind speeds in excess of 70mph and temperatures 20 below zero, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast will be provided, weather station inside air temp ranges from 65-75 degrees F
$475 per person on these dates
March 11-12
Important: Please read cancellation policy for Mount Washington Oberservatory Overnights
Location: North Conway, NH
Start/ End: Day 1 starts 7:30am. Day 2 ends approximately 4pm.
Includes: ice axe, plastic double boots, crampons, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
Does Not Include: transportation, personal gear and clothing
Prerequisite: no previous mountaineering experience is required, but a good level of fitness is essential
Update as of 01/19/2010: Mt. Washington climb
I spoke with Charles Townsend of Eastern Mountain Sports regarding the Mt. Washington climb. Below are a few highlights:
The mountain has high wind speeds but they can be lessen based upon which direction the quide takes for the ascent.
Anyone interested should have strong legs and strong lungs.
No background is needed in climbing. The ascent is on a trail with limited rocky sections.
If it is bad weather ... we just turn around.
Proper clothing is a must!
The mountain is 6,200 feet and the climb starts @ 2,000 feet.
It takes around 5-6 hours to make the ascent.
EMS has blocked off 6 spots for the BFD. The dates are March 11-12. Anyone interested call Charlie @ 8003104504.
Reference my name when booking.
Me and BC Avery have already signed up so only 4 spots remain for a limited time.
After you sign up let me know.
Brian McMonagle