Mount Washington Ascent October 4th, 1998 My cousin, Mitch and I climbed Mt. Washington via the Huntington Ravine route, known as the most difficult trail in the White Mountain range.  The ascent took four hours and 45 minutes, and the descent via the Lion Head Trail took three hours.  At the summit, (6,288 feet) the temperature was about 28F, with a wind speed around 30+ MPH.  
 

• Nearing the face of Huntington Ravine, the face we intend to climb.
• Me approaching the "fan", on the ridge.  The road where we started is far below!
• Mitch having lunch at the top of the "fan" before we ascend the wall.
• Mitch belays me as I start to climb the wall.
• Me on the trail adjacent to the big wall
• Me on top of the ridge, but still far from the summit!
• On the summit, where as you can see, it's much colder!