Chapter
Climbing Mount Washington's Steepest Area
20:53 - 24:59 (04:05)
The Huntington Ravine is the steepest and most challenging area to climb in Mount Washington, formed by glacial erosion, and with the highest headwall to climb. The climbers check in with authorities before heading to a backcountry shelter at the base of the ravine for safety purposes.
Clips
Hugh Herr and Jeff Batzer were experienced climbers who practiced climbing in Pennsylvania.
20:53 - 21:34 (00:41)
Climbing
Summary
Hugh Herr and Jeff Batzer were experienced climbers who practiced climbing in Pennsylvania. Hugh had been climbing since he was eight years old and was acknowledged as one of the best climbers in the US by age 17.
ChapterClimbing Mount Washington's Steepest Area
Episode51: Surviving the Worst Weather on the Planet. White Mountain National Forest.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
A group of hikers plans to hike up Washington into the Huntington Ravine but is warned by the weather report about a storm that is coming later in the afternoon.
21:34 - 24:59 (03:24)
Hiking
Summary
A group of hikers plans to hike up Washington into the Huntington Ravine but is warned by the weather report about a storm that is coming later in the afternoon.