Mount Washington — Saturday, Jun. 22, 2024

The first part of the trail is steep. Felt like more of a scramble than the actual summit block! There is a beautiful little meadow you cross with a creek running through that helps break it up. Then you start going up again.

Its snow free until the scree slopes, and all the exposed parts of the scramble are dry. There are 2 lingering snowfields in the right place. It makes going up/down quite pleasant vs slogging through scree. I brought spikes but didn't use them. There are optional traverses on either side of the summit as well if you want to make it spicy.

Coming back down wasn't too difficult but it did require switching between poles and using my hands so I didn't leave my kneecaps behind. Having confidence in your footing will make the descent easier than it looks.

This is a good scramble for people who want to gain more experience with exposure. Bring your helmet, poles, and a sense of adventure. Absolutely beautiful views of the Olympic range.