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Mount Washington Observatory Summer Day Trip & Tour for Four

Experience the legendary Mount Washington like never before with a behind-the-scenes tour for four at 6288 feet. Led by the Mount Washington Observatory's Executive Director, Drew Bush, this unforgettable day trip offers exclusive access to the Home of the World’s Worst Weather.

Your tour includes:

• A Guided Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Get a rare, insider's view of the observatory and learn about the science of weather forecasting at one of the most extreme locations on Earth.
• Lunch at the Summit: Enjoy a meal before and after soaking in breathtaking views of the White Mountains with the Observatory's weather team.
• Meet and Greet with Weather Observers: Speak directly with the experts who brave the harsh conditions to gather data and study weather patterns.
• Immersive Weather Discovery Experience: Dive into the fascinating world of meteorology through hands-on exhibits and interactive displays at the Observatory's extreme Mount Washington Museum.

This once-in-a-lifetime experience gives you and your guests a chance to stand at the "top of the world" while learning about the forces of nature that make Mount Washington’s weather so legendary.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive, educational, and exhilarating adventure!

TRIP FORMAT:

Your adventure will begin at the base of the Mt. Washington Auto Road, where you'll meet MWOBS executive Director, Drew Bush. As you ascend the 8-mile road, you'll take in the incredible scenery of Pinkham Notch and the Presidential Range. Stops will be made to take in incredible views, check-out the Observatory's cutting-edge technology, and talk about the history and environment of the Northeast's highest peak.

When you reach the Summit you will have gained more than 4,500 feet of elevation, traveling from the temperate forest, through tree line, and into to the alpine zone–a rugged, otherworldly landscape of earth and sky.

The rest of your day will be planned around the mountain's incredible weather, but will include:

• Ample opportunity to explore the summit and what it has to offer while taking in the 360 degree views
• A behind-the-scenes tour of the Mount Washington Observatory's famous mountaintop weather station, where you'll learn about the institution's work and see the instruments used by Observatory scientists
• A trip to the top of the instrument tower for a birds-eye view of the summit from the highest point on the mountain
• A delicious, homemade lunch
• Tour and time to experience the immersive Extreme Mount Washington Museum delivers the science and excitement of a Mount Washington through high-tech, hands on exhibits. Learn how rime ice forms and pilot a snowcat. Get a taste for life in the alpine zone, no ice axes required!

Mount Washington Observatory is a private, nonprofit, member-supported institution with a mission to advance understanding of the natural systems that create Earth’s weather and climate. Click here to learn more about MWOBS.

Item Special Note

Credit Card fees may apply

Experience must be used summer of 2025.

Date must be mutually agreed upon by bidder and MWOBS Executive Director