Great to see. We tried Lion Head in 1967, after getting closed out by avalanches on the other ridge. MUCH MORE snow back then...snowshoes a MUST, until crampons above tree line. We spent 8 days at -35F, same kind of winds. There was no construction on the trail that I recall, but not much of a trail either....leather boots, wool knickers, open-net underwear from Norway...no GoPro.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
John, sounds like a great week! 😎 There wasn't much snow last year, however the winter before had a ton of it on this portion of the trail. My buddy and I broke trail all the way up to treeline. My first video of Mt. Washington winter hiking shows extreme winds and cold weather. You should take a peak, just click on my name and scroll down to my very first video. Enjoy
@DM-pc4vs7 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I first hiked that trail in 1964 when I was twelve years old - in the summer. It was 38 degrees at the summit, rain and wind, but at the base we were in tee-shirts. Fortunately we were prepared. greetings from NY state.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching DM. I'll bet the mountain hasn't changed much. Clothing and equipment sure has though.
@larryniv3 жыл бұрын
It's good to see this kind of impressive effort. I probably would have stopped and turned around at the tree line.
@follow_the_cairns3 жыл бұрын
- Georg, thank you for watching. Yeah, it's a struggle, but the effort pays off in the end.
@larryniv3 жыл бұрын
I've been there, but not in winter. At my age I'm thinking of moving to Florida, but I won't forget New Hampshire.
@van1976 Жыл бұрын
Yes "Lion's Head". Congratulations on a Great Winter Trip! I climbed MT Wash many times, Sometime in the 1990's me and a friend did "Lion's Head" in late Nov/ early Dec, but it was still snow free. Once I climbed Mt Wash alone, May 1993, --70 mph winds w/ gusts of 121mph (I found out later). I felt like I could be "blown off the mountain". Only time I saw only ONE PERSON at the top, a guy from Italy who climbs the Alps. Yes, maybe a Winter trip for me some day...then again, there is always the Spring, Summer, or Fall...🙂5 STARS! --Van
@jajwritersblock5 жыл бұрын
Perfect weather for it. Great shots of navigating the step.
@follow_the_cairns5 жыл бұрын
It was definitely a beautiful day. Thanks for watching.
@lynkodefo27166 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Admirable that anyone can hike Lion's Head in the winter! Job well done! Excellent footage of your journey to the summit.
@follow_the_cairns6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lynko.
@emilycoughlin41975 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! I know my next trail up mount Washington. Happy trails!
@follow_the_cairns5 жыл бұрын
- Thank you Emily. Sorry for the late response. Love following you and your pup on Instagram.
@turnerroberts8436 жыл бұрын
I stumbled across this video. It was excellent. I want to climb Chimborazo in Ecuador after the first of the year. I can come there and climb Mt. Washington every day for about a week to prepare for the 21k high hike. Thanks for this posting. I never used crampons before. So this will be really good for training. Keep up the good work.
@follow_the_cairns6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Michael. Good luck on your climbe of Chimborazo.
@JohansenProductions5 жыл бұрын
Many People die on Mt Washington, Be careful this time of year and turn around if it is too cold or cloudy. Clouds roll in quickly and it takes a while to get below treeline. Read about the deaths
@oasiscrushinglife68784 жыл бұрын
21k feet elevation? Rember my Washington won't help at all with elevation acclimatization, it's only 6k
@Veloleo-Leo7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, you captured it well! I just hiked the trail, it looks so different with more snow.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leo.
@rileychambo3 жыл бұрын
This is just impressive!
@follow_the_cairns3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dustysnowboots7 жыл бұрын
Best part about hiking Mt Washington in the winter is that you don't have to wait to take your photo at the summit haha
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
You're right about that!
@gloryanna3657 жыл бұрын
Excellent look at Lion's Head, never did it in the winter, Fran
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Marsha. Winter is the best time to hike.
@ryanweaver11577 жыл бұрын
amazing video, great job!! i was just at this trail yesterday, but woefully unprepared in equipment and had to turn back near the start. wish i would have seen this before starting so i would know its not an easy walk up.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Ahhh. One of the many lessons of a new hiker. :) Hopefully you'll be better prepared next time so you can enjoy your day.
@outdoorslackers14495 жыл бұрын
I loved Lion Head trail! Nice video!
@follow_the_cairns5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I love this trail too. Doing the 5th Annual hike of it on January 26.
@levainqueur90957 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. This is on my list next time I am in NH for winter. One recommendation: Ask for a helmet for Christmas this year!
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
No need for a helmut. :) I don't plan on falling.
@radbcc7 жыл бұрын
Now this is a real summit. A summit is not taking the auto road (whether summer or winter). Nice job MC....
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@angelguzman87373 жыл бұрын
Nice video I’m planning to go there in April / may hopefully there’s still snow there
@follow_the_cairns3 жыл бұрын
There will be. It'll be prime skiing season
@GetUpTheMountains2 жыл бұрын
Great video, excellent adventure! Do you feel a length of rope would’ve come in handy descending some of those steep sections?
@lionlocVanDwellington7 жыл бұрын
Planing on doing this very soon. I hear they just got a foot of snow at the summit last night.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
You'll enjoy it. I've taken that winter trail 3 times. It never gets old. It will be an annual trip for me. Thanks for watching.
@Gullshunter7 жыл бұрын
Omg it does look like a really cool trail. I was wondering: i read that the climate can sometime get extreme (crazy wind and snowstroms), that there are avalanche risks and that the climate can change quite fast. How do you manage this risk while preparing for ascent. Are meteorologic prevision usually quite precises? Since you are an experienced hiker for this trail, what kind of prevision would be a no-go for you? Otherwise, any tips for this particular hike or winter hiking in general (havent done any really yet, planning to star with some adirondacks mountains this year/early 2017, and maybe try mt washington this year or the next). Ty for answering, btw i liked the video, beautifull views.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gullshunter. My rule of thumb when hiking in the Presidential Range is to always prepare for the worst. Some advice for new winter hikers: Start with something small. Experiment with layering at different temperatures so that you know how your body reacts to certain temps. Gradually add elevated hikes and longer outings as you get more comfortable.
@AbhishekRamesh17 жыл бұрын
Chandler, great video. I hope to climb end of April this winter. Is it too late ? I hope to have some snow so that traction won't be a problem. Also, may i know the round trip mileage if I take lion head trail.
@oldschoolstreetfitness98647 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to reach the summit via that trail ?
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. About 4 - 5 hours up.
@winkhvac628 жыл бұрын
that is crazy
@sjfrank883 жыл бұрын
Was this in March? So little snow! The steep section was much easier after a lot of snow to the point where I didnt really need the crampons But the rest was harder due to post holing with every step.
@EdKrisiak3 жыл бұрын
LOVE the video!!!! What trail did you take down the mountain?
@follow_the_cairns3 жыл бұрын
We descended the same trail. Winter Lion Head trail.
@exploreryen6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, do you need a rope to get back down? that's very steep.
@follow_the_cairns6 жыл бұрын
Sometimes people with limited experience use one. It is not necessarily needed. I often have folks with me who have never done this, so I carry one with me.
@alketraz0077 жыл бұрын
great video, how did you come down lion head? did you guys use a rope?
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We used a rope in a couple of the spots. Didn't need it on the ascent, but better safe than sorry on the way down.
@corvusduluth7 жыл бұрын
You guys are fit, what is your training regimen?
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Hiking and the gym.
@allegedartistlessons7 жыл бұрын
Was this in March?
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Tony, No. It was in February.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
It was, February 28
@galsgals17387 жыл бұрын
wind speed?
@follow_the_cairns6 жыл бұрын
Sorry, No idea.
@jordanmyers21386 жыл бұрын
Is the section at ~4:15-6:30 the steepest section on the trail?
@follow_the_cairns6 жыл бұрын
Jordan Myers Yes. It is the steepest portion. But not the toughest part of the hike.
@follow_the_cairns6 жыл бұрын
Jordan Myers Thank you for watching. I posted another climb of this same trail just 2 weeks ago.
@msm624 Жыл бұрын
Ice axes next time
@SmackDab3 жыл бұрын
💥👈😙👉💥
@peterjames20044 жыл бұрын
wheres the guy in blacks hat never remove your hat ever
@roxannegordon61627 жыл бұрын
What is wrong with you people? Do you have a death wish? The snow is just as gorgeous on a FLAT snow shoe trail.....take advantage of that and don't become a statistic sliding down a steep hill only to 'tomato' at the first boulder.
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
Just loving life. :)
@nicolasvillavicencio18357 жыл бұрын
You person, doesn't do anything impressive
@follow_the_cairns7 жыл бұрын
You are right. Just enjoy the video.
@stephaniem95616 жыл бұрын
I give you all the credit in the world. I would like to hike Mount Washington someday, although my first attempt will be in the summer. It looks very intimidating.
@KrazyKrzysztof4 жыл бұрын
the views on a winter summit are way superior to any flat snow shoe trail. Also mt washington winter is not that dangerous via lion head. all you need is clear skies and full face coverage and good clothes.