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SLIDE SHOW: Mount Washington in Winter
As a guide and rescuer on Mount Washington during the winter, Joe Lentini lives in a world few of us ever get to see. He shares some of his amazing photos below, while talking to Yankee's Justin Shatwell about working in the world's worst weather.
Read about Joe Lentini's mountain rescues: White Mountain Guide.
Read about Mel Allen's unforgettable sleepover, Overnight on Mt. Washington.
For another visit to Mount Washington, listen to Jud Hale's description in Jud's New England Journal.
Joe Lentini Photographs
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Reader Comments
Comment from Sandy Palkovic on December 30, 2008
I've seen fog ontop of Mt. Washington so thick that when you walked out of the visitor center just three steps you disappeared! This area has striking beauty and the Cog Railway is a wonderful way to reach the top!
Comment from Carlton Rhodes on December 30, 2008
Majestic...Carlton
Comment from chris hall on December 30, 2008
It's no Mt. Monadnock
Comment from Pat Lees on December 30, 2008
So majestic and breath taking
Comment from Robert Phillips on December 30, 2008
My name is Rob Phillips, I summited Mt. Washington with Joe Lentini on Feb. 9 1986. It is the only winter climb of Washington I've done in the over 20 times I've climbed it. It is however, still the most memorable experience of my life.
In 1986, Time Life books published a book called "A Day in the Life of America". In the book is a picture of Joe next to the "Sign Post " on the summit of Mt Washington. I ave a much treasured picture of me at the same "Sign Post" taken by Joe.
Joe, if you read this, thanks for devoting your life to sharing the beauty of Winter on Mt. Washington "Like no Place else on Earth"
Comment from Martyl Lyman on December 30, 2008
As a native NH brat,who comes home ea yr Mt Washington is one of my favorite places the beauty is unsurpassed..Winter or summer
Comment from Debra Harris on December 31, 2008
B r E a T a K i N g L y Bee~u~tee~ful !
Deba, Jacksonville, Fl :)
Comment from william emmons on January 1, 2009
Loved the Joe Lentini story about Mt Washington. The photo's were breath-taking and the heart of the man for what he does and why he does it really touched my soul. My father was a guide in the northern ADK Mts. for over 50 years and Joe's passion for his calling reminded me of days spent with my dad in the mountians he so loved. I guess now it's my time to finally go to Mt. Washington and see it for myself. Thank you for this insight into the life of an unusual man in a very unusual place ! Bill Emmons, Johnstown, NY
Comment from Donna Maselli on January 1, 2009
Mt. Washington is the most beautiful place I have ever seen!
Comment from Joyce Ashurst on January 1, 2009
My Washington is a special mountain! Worked 4 years at the base of Mt.Washington, climbed it many times (in the warmer weather), rode The Cog - even 'bracked' it back down the mountain a few times...there is nothing as beautiful as that mountain! Wish every one could get to see it. I seem to wander back that way every year. Thank you for the great pictures and story!
Comment from Mike Mullen on January 1, 2009
I made it up about 4,500' in January of 2008 alone. Winds were about 70MPH and gusting (according to the NWS) 100MPH. The incrediable sights of the mountain were unreal. Since I took so long getting up I knew I was the only person on the side of the mountain when I had to turn around and make it back down before darkness set it.
I hope to try to make it to the top sometime in the future. Regardless, I well never forget the day I spent trying to make it to the top!
Comment from Angela Bird on January 2, 2009
I've always wanted to visit Mt. Washington. There is more beauty in winter than most people realize. Kudos to Joe Lentini for sharing it!
Comment from patricia hutchinson on January 5, 2009
as a native of n.h. i surely miss see the beautiful landscape of n.h. here in florida it is not the same.
Comment from Paul Kippenberger on January 14, 2009
I Love N.H. and especially Mt Washington!
Comment from Jamie Trowbridge on January 16, 2009
My Mt. Washington in winter experience: About 15 years ago a friend and I were able to telemark ski up the auto road on a moderately warm, still day in February. The snow at the top was all blown off, but we got close to the summit before we turned around and skied back down the auto road. Because they drive the cat up and down the auto road to service the observatory, it was like skiing down a groomed ski trail. Total time from bottom to top to bottom was under three hours. I'm still amazed at how lucky we were with the weather that day.
Comment from george webb on February 3, 2009
I have had the privilege to visit Mt. Washington over four times. It's beauty is always changing, It brings a smile to my face and peace and joy to my heart. I will always treasure the sights in my mind. Hats off to Joe Lentini for sharing his love for the mountain.
Comment from timothy schell on February 4, 2009
I've been to MT. Washington and the area more times than I can count. I've hiked up to the summit twice(in summer). And the Cog several times. But the day I will never forget was taking the guided trip up the auto road. The day before the Mt. was in deep fog. But my wife wanted to take the Cogg anyway. Well the day after we put on hold a small hike and went up the Auto road. Becuase it was the first time I saw the summit not encased in clouds. The view was breath taking and I will never Forget it. And to Joe keep up the good work! I can tell why You love and respect the Mountain. It is truly beautiful.
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