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  Mount Washington (New Hampshire) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Washington (formerly Agiocochook) is, at 6,288 ft. (1916.6 m) the highest peak in the northeastern U.S. It is located in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, and in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Washington is one of the highest mountains in North America east of the Rockies, and is the third highest state highpoint in the eastern U.S., after Mount Mitchell, North Carolina (6,684 ft; 2,038 m) and Clingmans Dome, Tennessee (6,643 ft; 2,025 m).
Mount Washington has some of the worst weather in the world, as it holds the record for land-measured wind-speed at 231 mph (372 km/h), recorded in 1934, and regular winter temperatures of -47°F (-44°C).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Washington_(New_Hampshire)   (509 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Mount Washington (New Hampshire)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Mount Washington State Park is a 59 acre (240,000 m²) parcel perched on the summit of Mount Washington, the Northeasts highest peak.
Other tourist construction in the 19th century included a stagecoach road and the Mount Washington Cog Railway (1869), both of which still carry round-trip tourists to and from the top, and sometimes carry hikers as one-way passengers, either for planned descent-only hikes or for planned or unplanned "bailouts" after reaching the summit.
Mount Washington literally has some of the worst weather in the world, as it holds the record for land-measured wind-speed at 231 mph (372 km/h), recorded in 1934, and regular winter temperatures of -47°F (-44°C).
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Mount-Washington-(New-Hampshire)   (1328 words)

  
 Washington, NH - New Hampshire Florists, buy flowers from your local full service retail flower shops and florist ...
Washington, New Hampshire Florists have been brought to you by Flower Shop Network, a directory of United States and Canadian florists.
It is vitally important that you provide Washington, New Hampshire Florists with accurate, detailed information regarding the name and address of the person to whom you are sending flowers.
When placing an order for Delivery in Washington, New Hampshire, it is usually wise to keep the order simple, the less specific you are in your request, the less room for error.
www.flowershopnetwork.com /directory/NewHampshireFlorists/Washington.php   (951 words)

  
 New Hampshire Primary
Because New Hampshire is a small state both geographically (it is the seventh smallest state with an area of 9,304 square miles) and population-wise (less than two million people) and because the candidates spend so much time here, voters have the opportunity to get to know the candidates person-to-person.
It is no exaggeration to say that the long courtship of New Hampshire voters provides a comparable and probably greater boost to the state than a major party nominating convention provides to a host city.
New Hampshire's special position is not without critics (see for example the Nov. 2001 resolution (PDF) of the Michigan Democratic Party).
www.gwu.edu /~action/2004/chrnnewh.html   (1046 words)

  
 Washington County, New York Genealogical Records Information
It was the warpath of a continent, situated on three of the great waterways, and the three great trails over which the Indian moved in his unceasing warfare, and in whose footsteps followed three nations later, in their struggles to determine the ruling race of America.
Washington County, or Charlotte County, to give it the title under which is was erected, March 12, 1772, comprised a great slice of Northern New York, mostly west of Lake Champlain, reaching from the Hudson to Canada, a distance of more than 1oo miles, extending westward a width of fifty.
The terrain of Washington has three distinct parts, each of differing character: The northern mountainous peninsular; the central Champlain valley, which extends to the Hudson; and southwestern hill region, with its triple set of ridges.
www.mynewyorkgenealogy.com /ny_county/was.htm   (907 words)

  
 Descendants - pafg550.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Phidelia SEVERANCE was born on 1 Oct 1812 in Washington, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States.
Martha CRANE was born on 8 Jul 1815 in Washington, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States.
Henry was born on 2 Sep 1818 in Washington, NH.
www.alden.org /aldengen/pafg550.htm   (2017 words)

  
 Wash-newpge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
On December 9, 1776 the town was incorporated as Washington and was included in Cheshire County until July 5, 1827, when it became part of the newly incorporated Sullivan County.
Today, Washington's still clear lakes and ponds, clear mountain air and beautiful scenery has enabled it to remain a tourist area and New Hampshire's best kept secret.
Washington is rich in lakes and ponds and there are a number of settlements and
www.usgennet.org /usa/nh/county/sullivan/Wash-newindex.htm   (661 words)

  
 Exceptional Lake Tahoe, California, Washington and New Hampshire ski resorts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Booth Creek is not just in the business of Lake Tahoe skiing; they also operate New Hampshire ski resorts, Washington ski resorts and other New England ski resorts.
New England ski resorts in New Hampshire offer something for everyone.
The Summit is one of the oldest Washington ski resorts, the western summit having been established in 1937 and opened for night skiing at the end of World War II.
www.boothcreek.com /intro.html   (647 words)

  
 Mount Washington New Hampshire Summit Weather Information
Mount Washington is the highest mountain in the northeast, Washington was first climbed in 1642 by Darby Field and two native guides.
Mount Washington presents the most severe combinations of wind, cold, icing and storminess available anywhere in the world where people are on hand to take measurements.
The summit lies in the path of the principal storm tracks and air mass routes affecting the northeastern United States, and it is, because of its elevation, biologically and ecologically similar to the subarctic zone.
www.crownweather.com /summitsforecast.html   (788 words)

  
 Mount Washington Observatory: Home Page
Hikers wishing to ascend Mount Washington must always be fit, experienced, well-clothed and equipped.
One hundred new members at the $65 family level funds 25% of the annual food bill for the summit crew.
One core asset of the Mount Washington Observatory is its membership.
www.mountwashington.org   (510 words)

  
 Skiing for Non-Skiers in Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire
WASHINGTON VALLEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA - Nearly 2 million people are killed each year while trying to ski downhill for the first time.
Washington Valley in New Hampshire, where I discovered slopes that were kinder and gentler...more huggable...without the evil specter of GLM.
Since I live in Manhattan, the easiest way to get to New Hampshire was to fly up to Portland, Maine, meet some friends, rent a vehicle and drive an hour or so up to the Mt. Washington Valley.
www.fabuloustravel.com /adventures/nonskiers/nonskiers.html   (2629 words)

  
 Broadaxes.com - Mt Washington Hotel New Hampshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
is in Sargents Purchase in Co s County New Hampshire at the heart of the White Mountain...
Lodging in North Conway Village New Hampshire NH Kearsarge Inn Mt Washington Valley Hotel s local dining at decades lodging mid-week specials in the White Mountains.
PM EDT on October 08 2005 Observed At Mt. Washington New Hampshire Elevation 6266 ft 1910 m 48 F 9 C...
www.broadaxes.com /mt-washington-hotel-new-hampshire.html   (168 words)

  
 Mt. Washington, New Hampshire
Coos County, northern New Hampshire 65 miles west of Atlantic Coastline, 25 miles south of Berlin
Mount Washington is the premiere peak of the East (although not the tallest).
If you brave the hike, the summit may be a bit a culture shock with its vending machines, in season concession stand and museum (a staff stays at the summit year round maintaining the weather station and the towers).
americasroof.com /nh.shtml   (241 words)

  
 Mt Washington New Hampshire on Almondnet
Located at the base of Mt. Washington, this Jackson, New Hampshire, inn offers 35 rooms, four dining rooms, an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, tennis courts, and private decks.
Washington Bed and Breakfast on Bed and Breakfast.com.
We've chalets in Washington and over 300 in the Alps, the Rockies and the Pyrenees.
www.snooker-and-pool-tables.co.uk /snooker/mt_washington_new_hampshire.html   (482 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Mount Washington, New Hampshire, USA
Located at 044-16-14.9 N 071-18-12.5 W 1916.5 M, Mount Washington is the highest peak in the White Mountains, and in the northeastern US.
While those who have wintered in Antarctica might argue about the relative quality of the weather, it is true that the weather on Mount Washington is bad enough to have claimed the lives of over one hundred people who failed to treat it with the proper respect.
Mount Washington is home to the Mount Washington Observatory, one of the very few manned mountaintop weather stations in the world.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A240102   (287 words)

  
 Ski New Hamphire - Ski Packages Vacation Deals New England - Ski Lodging Skiing Resorts - Ski Vacations Areas
The lodging areas vacations deals and scenery Mount Washington Valley is in Hampshire England wonderful areas skiing and slopes for snowboarding ski vacations travelers.
Hampshire deals on skiing resorts is areas snow reports best ski package vacations.
Receive our free monthly e-newsletter filled with special offers and insider tips on the best ways to enjoy Mt. Washington Valley, NH A portion of the funds for this web site were provided by the State of New Hampshire.
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org /ski   (260 words)

  
 The Highest Wireless Network (WiFi - 802.11b) in the Northeast US
In the winter of 2003, a solar-powered Web camera was deployed in northern New Hampshire, and in the process, the highest wireless network (WiFi - 802.11b) in the northeast United States came into operation across 5 miles of backcountry.
Tuckerman Ravine, on Mount Washington's southeast side, is renowned for spring skiing, and the 2-3 hour backcountry hike required before carving turns.
However, concern with the exposure of the antenna on the summit of Mount Washington led us to explore alternative mounting options, and to identify a corner of the Observatory building that had window visibility to Wildcat, readily available power, and where an Ethernet connection to the Observatory network could be run.
www.zakongroup.com /technology/highest_wireless_network   (1561 words)

  
 Hiking Mt Washington, New Hampshire (NH)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
If you are not an experienced hiker or a trained athlete, you will almost certainly enjoy the ascent of Mount Washington a great deal more if you build up to it with easier climbs in areas with less exposure to potentially severe weather.
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire (and indeed in the Northeast) and is therefore a very popular objective.
Two trails approach Mt. Washington from the West, both starting from the same trailhead (on the Base Road that leads to the Cog Railway station).
home.earthlink.net /~ellozy/washington.html   (1278 words)

  
 New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Mt. Washington Valley NH Ski Golf North Conway Lodging Attraction Jackson Village ...
Like the center jewel in the crown, New Hampshire chamber of commerce is on display in the fall.
North Conway is the center point and NH Chocorua Tamworth Gorham Fryeburg Maine commerce Mount Washington lodging tourism in the area and continues to dazzle visitors with its charm and New Hampshire Mt. Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce beauty of hiking golf attractions.
Mt Washington Valley residents and business owners are doing their share in providing much needed support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and the resulting rebuilding of lives.
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org   (744 words)

  
 New Hampshire Avalanche Bulletin for Mt Washington
The summit received 3.2in (8.1cm) of new snow in the past 24 hours with a density of 14.3%.
Near the lower South side, close to the Chute, there is an open snowfield which will act as a good bed surface for today's new snow.
PLEASE REMEMBER: o Any new precipitation may increase the avalanche danger, this includes wind transported snow.
www.csac.org /Bulletins/NH/avalanche.php   (666 words)

  
 Port Washington New York Drug Rehabilitation Programs Centers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Drug Rehabilitation is here to help educate drug addicts and families on how to find the right method of drug rehabilitation.
Finding Port Washington New York drug rehabilitation centers is not an easy task.
Port Washington New York drug rehabilitation can come in many types of treatment methods, and there are thousands of New York drug rehabilitation centers across the United States.
www.rehabilitation-drug.net /ny/Port-Washington.htm   (1244 words)

  
 Mount Washington, New Hampshire
Deluxe jungle bungalows, new national parks, and scores of elephants.
Mount Washington, the 6,288-foot crown jewel of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, is the northeast’s premier destination for ice climbing.
I’ve lived beneath Mount Washington off and on for twenty years, yet the thrill of stepping into Huntington Ravine has never worn off.
www.newyorkmetro.com /nymetro/travel/features/winter2004/10114   (894 words)

  
 Mount Washington, New Hampshire (Mountains)
Mount Washington is the highest point in New England and reputed to have the worst weather in the world.
Mount Washington is the center of a summer and winter resort area.
Glen is located in Carroll County 15 miles from the Maine state line in eastern New Hampshire...
www.ohwy.com /nh/m/mtwashin.htm   (268 words)

  
 Washington New Hampshire Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Portrait of a Hill Town: A History of Washington, New Hampshire, 1876-1976, 1977, Washington, Ronald Jager and Grace Jager.
A second printing of 1000 copies was produced by R.C. Brayshaw & Co., Inc., Warner, New Hampshire, in 1998 for the Town of Washington, New Hampshire.
A Sacred Deposit: The Meetinghouse in Washington, New Hampshire, Ronald Jager and Sally Krone, 1989, Peter E. Randall Publisher, Box 4726, Portsmouth, NH 03801 for The Washington Meetinghouse Bicentenial Old Home Day Committee.
www.ultimate.com /washington/books.html   (271 words)

  
 Climbing Mt. Washington, New Hampshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Where first aid supplies are kept in case of emergency.
A magnificent view, but freezing cold!Brrrr..Being on top of the mountain was worthy of our long hike.
The Mount Washington Observatory regularly monitores weather under the auspices of the U.S. Weather Bureau.
www.mirolka.com /mtwashingtonnotes.htm   (272 words)

  
 Mt Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Annual Mt. Washington Road Race In June Where:Gorham, NH What:One of the world's toughest foot races along the historic Mt. Washington Auto Road up 6,288 feet to the Mt. Washington summit.
Washington, New Hampshire (6,288') Huntington Ravine Trail (AMC) September, 1998 one of the mountain pages on muellerworld From the 26th Edition of the White Mountain Guide: Caution: This is the...
Washington (I-90) April 12, 1997 The weather forecast for April 12th looked good, and the...
realestateinvictoria.factvictoria.com /mtwashington   (993 words)

  
 The Rockpile
The only pain we experienced was the added steps on our brutal climb to the hut.
Just about the point when I seriously needed to rest, we came upon the AMC's Lake of the Clouds Hut in the col between the Mt. Washington summit cone and Mt. Monroe.
The trail soon leads beneath the summit cone of Mt. Clay, which resembles but a mosquito bite of rocks next to the massive Mt. Washington.
colonelmustard.s5.com /rockpile.html   (1748 words)

  
 Washington schools
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GreatSchools.net: Elementary, middle and high school information for New Hampshire public, private and charter schools
www.greatschools.net /modperl/bycity/nh/?city=Washington   (54 words)

  
 Cycling: Great Road Climbs - ALTREC.COM
Automobiles first climbed Mount Washington in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Begun in 1904 and considered the nation's oldest motorsports event, the Audi-Mt. Washington Hillclimb is nicknamed the "Climb to the Clouds." Then there's the bike race.
The 28th Annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb is scheduled for August 19.
www.altrec.com /published/cycle/rockymountain/greatroadclimbs   (901 words)

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