Mt. Washington

Cold and windy? Sounds like the perfect day for Mt. Washington! 🌬️❄️

Last night, Mt. Washington threw a winter tantrum with temps in the upper 20s, wind gusts up to 80 mph, and wind chills that made us question our life choices. Today, it’s predicted to be a balmy 40°, with winds between 10-70 mph and a wind chill ranging from "Do I have toes?" to "Who needs a face anyway?" 🥶💨

Our surprise has arrived, and we're ready to drive to the top of Mt. Washington! It was a steep, beautiful drive, with clouds playing peekaboo as we ascended. Beth, ever the brave soul, sat in the back seat to avoid hyperventilating as Don’s neck did more rubbering than a NASCAR race. Her muffled cries from the back were the soundtrack of our journey.

!!!SURPRISE!!! RP'ers, guess who drove all the way from Maine to enjoy the day with us? Bob and Debbie POM! Yes, no cameo this time—Bob was really there! (We know, RP'ers, it’s not much of a surprise since Bob already spilled the beans on Facebook!) 😆

Funny fact: When Bob mentioned snow was possible, Don rolled his eyes so hard they almost got stuck. Naturally, Don wore a light jacket and a baseball cap, while Beth, ever the scout, came prepared with a stocking cap, gloves, and a warm jacket. The joke was on Don, even though he had looked at the forecast!

At the summit, it was indeed cold and windy! Don almost donated his baseball cap to the mountain gods! 😂🤣😂 We got to witness the fascinating process of rime ice forming and melting. Rime ice, in case you’re wondering, is what happens when fog freezes. Tiny water droplets in the fog turn to ice, sticking to anything in their path, especially those facing the wind. Science is cool—literally!

We watched the trains come in on the Cog Railway. Beth held up some rime ice like a trophy in the pictures, while Deb, in a hilarious twist, was caught on video chasing after a hat that she ironically forgot in her car at the bottom of the mountain. And yes, Don was freezing, looking like he was reconsidering all his life choices. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

What a great time! Now, it's time to head down the mountain for some lunch and more shenanigans with the POMs!Read more