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Skiing Tuckerman Ravine

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Each spring, thousands of skiers & riders from across the Northeast flock to the eastern flank of Mount Washington. Their mission?
Three hours of hiking for thirty seconds of terror, and the right to say they’ve skied the steepest terrain the East has to offer.
This is Skiing in Tuckerman Ravine.

bullet-011Part One: Planning Your Triptuckerman-little-headwall
From choosing the right weekend to packing the necessary equipment,
good planning will help you make the most of your Tuckerman experience.

bullet-021Part Two: The Trip Up
We’ll learn the lay of the land – from the roadside of Route 16 in
Pinkham Notch up to Hermit Lake along the Tuckerman Ravine Trail.

bullet-031Part Three: The Ride Down
Choose your perfect line with maps, information,
and descriptions from those who have been there before.


Header images provided by Flickr users Mallix and Marty.fm under creative commons licensing. Thank you!