Arctic Wednesdays 2025: Week 6 Pre-Trip Blog
MWOBS blog post - Ali Munsey, Hampton Academy, trip March 5 I am so excited as I prepare for my upcoming trip to Mount Washington! In anticipation, I think back to my first visit up the summit. It was during a warm July day when I rode the cog railway to the top. The sunny skies stopped midway up as we began to make our way through the clouds. Growing up in Rhode Island, I only experienced northern New Hampshire for the first time in 2012. It was breathtaking—the views, the crisp air, and the sense of being on top of the world. I know that March will be an entirely different story. Mount Washington is known for its wild and unpredictable weather. I am excited to see how it transforms into a realm of snow and ice. As a teacher of middle school students, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bring real-world experiences into the classroom. Earlier this fall, my students and I had the amazing opportunity to have a Google Meet with Mt. Washington Meteorologist Charlie Peachy. Th...
