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Founded in 1932, the Observatory operates the famous weather station on the summit of Mount Washington, taking hourly weather observations and maintaining one of North America's longest continuous climate records. Given its unique location in one of Earth's most extreme environments, the Observatory utilizes its natural laboratory as a benchmark research station, collaborating with universities, g

overnment agencies, and private companies on many types of severe weather research and testing. The Observatory has also emerged as a world resource for weather and climate education, operating classroom and distance learning programs, educational trips to its mountaintop weather station, and the Mount Washington Museum on the summit of Mount Washington, NH.

Summit interns, Aubrey and Aspen, joined this week's summit volunteers, Kally and Eric, by the summit sign to enjoy the ...
06/03/2026

Summit interns, Aubrey and Aspen, joined this week's summit volunteers, Kally and Eric, by the summit sign to enjoy the colorful sunset views today (6/2/2026).

Many thanks to Eastern Mountain Sports, a presenting sponsor for this year's ! Thanks to EMS, everyone who signs up thi...
06/02/2026

Many thanks to Eastern Mountain Sports, a presenting sponsor for this year's ! Thanks to EMS, everyone who signs up this year will receive an event t-shirt at the Après Hike Celebration in July. Visit seekthepeak.org to join in on the fun🌄

06/02/2026

Learn more about our partner Guineafowl Adventure Company's guided Seek the Peak weekend adventure 👇

06/02/2026
Frosty T. Snowman, sporting his nicest scarf, scratched a June bucket list item off by getting a picture taken by the su...
06/01/2026

Frosty T. Snowman, sporting his nicest scarf, scratched a June bucket list item off by getting a picture taken by the summit sign this morning.

Seek the Peak's Après Hike Celebration is returning to Wildcat Mountain after 20 years! Whether you're hiking this summe...
05/31/2026

Seek the Peak's Après Hike Celebration is returning to Wildcat Mountain after 20 years! Whether you're hiking this summer or just want to join us for the festivities, save the date for July 18th and get ready to celebrate! Secure your ticket at seekthepeak.org, and swipe for a sneak peek at some of the awesome activities we have in store. 👉

(Please note: Celebration and meal tickets can be purchased under registration tab by clicking the "individual" option.)

05/31/2026

Yesterday’s sunset captured by MWOBS volunteer and Seek the Peak Steward Kally Abrams.
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