The Nightmare Geography Glitch Hiding in New Hampshire
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Date: 2026-03-07
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jasongaudreau2075
New Hampshire native here. Thank you for warning people. We are a very teeny tiny state with dangerous mountains and a long, shitty, snow filled winter that can start as early as Halloween and not wrap it up until April fools. Giving us a farm time table of April-October. an extremely short 7 months. The other 5 are miserably coldtypically never gets above freezing temps of 32 degrees Fahrenheit at high noon. And typically in the teens and twenties at night. Add some wind and you’ll hear the weather forecaster say wind chill factor of negative 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Our roads are pretty crappy as we don’t have any state income taxes. Our towns are kinda left to take care of themselves through property taxes and that typically pays for the local public schools. We have lenient firearm laws and a protect yourself/property that can get a person in quick trouble trying to meet a new neighbor who don’t want meetin. So. probably best off to go visit the other states that are friendlier and focus on summer vacationers and such. Not much to be had here in nh. We got a lot of woods and mountains. Fun for hiking/climbing but obviously quite dangerous if not well versed in mountain lore. Like this one. Many people travel to climb it. just to find out there’s a paved road all the way to the top, just to get a bumper sticker that states I’ve climbed mt Washington lol. Some nice foliage for picture but that lasts about 1-2 weeks maximum and is natures precursor to hellish winter all over again. Even summers do t get extreme heat. Barely warm enough to justify a swim in some freezing cold mountain stream that’s flowing from melting snow at higher elevations. If you like to do winter sports like skiing etc it’s not so bad. But there are way better locations like Colorado or Vermont for all that. I guess it boils down to. nh kinda sucks and wouldn’t/shouldn’t be considered for year round living nor much of a vacation place.
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New Hampshire native here. Thank you for warning people. We are a very teeny tiny state with dangerous mountains and a long, shitty, snow filled winter that can start as early as Halloween and not wrap it up until April fools. Giving us a farm time table of April-October. an extremely short 7 months. The other 5 are miserably coldtypically never gets above freezing temps of 32 degrees Fahrenheit at high noon. And typically in the teens and twenties at night. Add some wind and you’ll hear the weather forecaster say wind chill factor of negative 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Our roads are pretty crappy as we don’t have any state income taxes. Our towns are kinda left to take care of themselves through property taxes and that typically pays for the local public schools. We have lenient firearm laws and a protect yourself/property that can get a person in quick trouble trying to meet a new neighbor who don’t want meetin. So. probably best off to go visit the other states that are friendlier and focus on summer vacationers and such. Not much to be had here in nh. We got a lot of woods and mountains. Fun for hiking/climbing but obviously quite dangerous if not well versed in mountain lore. Like this one. Many people travel to climb it. just to find out there’s a paved road all the way to the top, just to get a bumper sticker that states I’ve climbed mt Washington lol. Some nice foliage for picture but that lasts about 1-2 weeks maximum and is natures precursor to hellish winter all over again. Even summers do t get extreme heat. Barely warm enough to justify a swim in some freezing cold mountain stream that’s flowing from melting snow at higher elevations. If you like to do winter sports like skiing etc it’s not so bad. But there are way better locations like Colorado or Vermont for all that. I guess it boils down to. nh kinda sucks and wouldn’t/shouldn’t be considered for year round living nor much of a vacation place.
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reallifelore
I'm from Littleton NH which is 25- 30 miles from Mt Washington, I've skied tuckermans ravine and hiked the mountain many times, I've even been a chef at the grand resort hotel and some of its other venues. Growing up there was awesome, there's so many waterfalls and clear ice cold water streams that even in summer are barely above 45 degrees. My friend's dad actually owned the cog railway for a while when we were kids. The bredore family. Nice people, brought me to see my first Celtics game in Boston. I've told many people about the mountain and it's many records only to be met with disbelief and sarcasm, but it is truly a magnificent summit. I had the 22 peaks above 4000 ft of the presidential range that hikers coveted. Bretton woods is just a couple miles away from there and not only is it the largest ski area in new England but I had the privilege of building the ski lodge and 54 condos on its slope. If you ever get a chance to visit be sure to pack for weather but I assure you it won't be an issue because of the fun you'll have. There's so much to do and see and the people are wonderful. Check out rosa flamingo's in Bethlehem NH and tell them Matt sent you. Have fun
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I'm from Littleton NH which is 25- 30 miles from Mt Washington, I've skied tuckermans ravine and hiked the mountain many times, I've even been a chef at the grand resort hotel and some of its other venues. Growing up there was awesome, there's so many waterfalls and clear ice cold water streams that even in summer are barely above 45 degrees. My friend's dad actually owned the cog railway for a while when we were kids. The bredore family. Nice people, brought me to see my first Celtics game in Boston. I've told many people about the mountain and it's many records only to be met with disbelief and sarcasm, but it is truly a magnificent summit. I had the 22 peaks above 4000 ft of the presidential range that hikers coveted. Bretton woods is just a couple miles away from there and not only is it the largest ski area in new England but I had the privilege of building the ski lodge and 54 condos on its slope. If you ever get a chance to visit be sure to pack for weather but I assure you it won't be an issue because of the fun you'll have. There's so much to do and see and the people are wonderful. Check out rosa flamingo's in Bethlehem NH and tell them Matt sent you. Have fun
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reallifelore
One thing as a New Englander that I CANNOT stress enough to viewers is how much the Jet Stream also affects the weather on Washington.
Even though it’s a moving and bending river of fast air, it frequently centers itself above or surrounding Mt. Washington within approximately 20-30 miles north or south of the peak, because of the Atlantic oceanic air masses that sort of act like a buffer and keep it above land a bit longer before it eventually breaks thru and across the Atlantic to Europe; often flights from across the country and Canada are heading north in the direction of Mt. Washington to join the jet stream and head East.
Those jet stream winds can create a lot wind shear, which can in turn affect ground level winds at places like Mt. Washington.
The Jet Stream plays a vital role in how intense the surface winds are, and how intense and rapidly changing the weather conditions can be.
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One thing as a New Englander that I CANNOT stress enough to viewers is how much the Jet Stream also affects the weather on Washington.
Even though it’s a moving and bending river of fast air, it frequently centers itself above or surrounding Mt. Washington within approximately 20-30 miles north or south of the peak, because of the Atlantic oceanic air masses that sort of act like a buffer and keep it above land a bit longer before it eventually breaks thru and across the Atlantic to Europe; often flights from across the country and Canada are heading north in the direction of Mt. Washington to join the jet stream and head East.
Those jet stream winds can create a lot wind shear, which can in turn affect ground level winds at places like Mt. Washington.
The Jet Stream plays a vital role in how intense the surface winds are, and how intense and rapidly changing the weather conditions can be.
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MrBkrndy
Although i woukd have been cool if you mention the event they do kind of randomly. You could do a whole video just on the history of the event! It is call Climb to the Clouds first event was in 1904. The whole purpose of the event was finding who can get the fastest time driving from the bottom to the top! In 1904 the first record was set with a time 26 minutes 37 seconds. The current record is 5 minutes 28 seconds held by Travis Pastrana!
The next climb to the Clouds even is happening this year! The first week of August. If you happen to read this comment definitely look in to the event if you havent already.
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Although i woukd have been cool if you mention the event they do kind of randomly. You could do a whole video just on the history of the event! It is call Climb to the Clouds first event was in 1904. The whole purpose of the event was finding who can get the fastest time driving from the bottom to the top! In 1904 the first record was set with a time 26 minutes 37 seconds. The current record is 5 minutes 28 seconds held by Travis Pastrana!
The next climb to the Clouds even is happening this year! The first week of August. If you happen to read this comment definitely look in to the event if you havent already.
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reallifelore
I have grown up here and visited Mt. Washington. I have lived within an hour of it for 30years. The trick is that people don’t take this region seriously. They don’t plan appropriately. They don’t take time to know the area and the weather. They think oh this will be nothing then boom weather changes and they are done. Seems crazy but we watch it every year again and again. The whole area surrounding it. They are constantly sending teams out to save people and even helicopters. It’s a deceiving region. If you visit be prepared you better know what you’re doing.
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I have grown up here and visited Mt. Washington. I have lived within an hour of it for 30years. The trick is that people don’t take this region seriously. They don’t plan appropriately. They don’t take time to know the area and the weather. They think oh this will be nothing then boom weather changes and they are done. Seems crazy but we watch it every year again and again. The whole area surrounding it. They are constantly sending teams out to save people and even helicopters. It’s a deceiving region. If you visit be prepared you better know what you’re doing.
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JsxsProductions
6000ft is nuts lol.
Mt. Lemmon outside of Tucson is 50% higher than this mountain at 9, 100ft lol. You can literally be surrounded by saguaro in the deserts of Tucson, and drive less than an hour to be by the ski slopes in the town of Summerhaven around 8, 000ft. The elevation change in that drive is almost as tall as that entire mountain above sea level.
19: 15 - Oh snap, ARIZONA MENTIONED That is crazy that it's 2 spots ahead of our tallest mountain in prominence. At least Mt. Graham is still in 20th place tho, and that's right next to Tucson too.
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6000ft is nuts lol.
Mt. Lemmon outside of Tucson is 50% higher than this mountain at 9, 100ft lol. You can literally be surrounded by saguaro in the deserts of Tucson, and drive less than an hour to be by the ski slopes in the town of Summerhaven around 8, 000ft. The elevation change in that drive is almost as tall as that entire mountain above sea level.
19: 15 - Oh snap, ARIZONA MENTIONED That is crazy that it's 2 spots ahead of our tallest mountain in prominence. At least Mt. Graham is still in 20th place tho, and that's right next to Tucson too.
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DavidPawson-d7h
I’ve lived in New Hampshire long enough, 16 years, to know how absolutely insane the weather changes are and how forecasting in a broad sense is really only what is somewhat accurate. As far as localized weather it’s drastically different at times. Right now I’m shoveling snow wearing shorts and would go swimming if it weren’t for that pesky ice. Just kidding on the swimming part but of course the lakes even have their own weather. I’ll die here too and hopefully in a way that’s not endangering anyone else or in a traumatic way. Dave, Milton NH
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I’ve lived in New Hampshire long enough, 16 years, to know how absolutely insane the weather changes are and how forecasting in a broad sense is really only what is somewhat accurate. As far as localized weather it’s drastically different at times. Right now I’m shoveling snow wearing shorts and would go swimming if it weren’t for that pesky ice. Just kidding on the swimming part but of course the lakes even have their own weather. I’ll die here too and hopefully in a way that’s not endangering anyone else or in a traumatic way. Dave, Milton NH
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williamlloyd3769
California’s version of Mt. Washington is Mt. Baldy. Mount Baldy (Mt. San Antonio) is considered one of the deadliest peaks in the U. S, with over 20 deaths between 2016 and early 2026. In late December 2025, three hikers died in separate incidents near the treacherous Devil's Backbone trail due to extreme winter conditions, prompting temporary trail closures.
PS the SoCal sunny weather gives people a false sense of security and they also assume their cell phone will allow them to call for help if they get into difficulties.
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California’s version of Mt. Washington is Mt. Baldy. Mount Baldy (Mt. San Antonio) is considered one of the deadliest peaks in the U. S, with over 20 deaths between 2016 and early 2026. In late December 2025, three hikers died in separate incidents near the treacherous Devil's Backbone trail due to extreme winter conditions, prompting temporary trail closures.
PS the SoCal sunny weather gives people a false sense of security and they also assume their cell phone will allow them to call for help if they get into difficulties.
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johnfrigo417
Claim: Mt. Washington is the deadliest mountain per foot of vertical climb anywhere in the world
Correction: Mt Washington is NOT the deadliest per foot of vertical climb. By far this title goes to Mt Blanc. Estimated to have had 6000-8000 deaths in 1994 (check the wikipedia page. more than 30 times the number of deaths and less than 30x the vertical. Mt Blanc consistently has more than 10 people dying in a year. This number is just not tracked as well.
I love Mt Washington, but it's really not as dangerous as people make it seem.
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Claim: Mt. Washington is the deadliest mountain per foot of vertical climb anywhere in the world
Correction: Mt Washington is NOT the deadliest per foot of vertical climb. By far this title goes to Mt Blanc. Estimated to have had 6000-8000 deaths in 1994 (check the wikipedia page. more than 30 times the number of deaths and less than 30x the vertical. Mt Blanc consistently has more than 10 people dying in a year. This number is just not tracked as well.
I love Mt Washington, but it's really not as dangerous as people make it seem.
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notsparks
I regularly summit Ranier, since it's less than an hour from me, and Mt. Washington is no joke. I have summited 4 times training for The 7 Sunmits. It's never the same climb, and it's looks are deceiving. I am volunteer SAR and frequently get called for unprepared hikers and climbers so I treat every hike or climb like it will be a worst case scenario when planning my gear. There's only so much I can carry of course but I would rather have things I don't need than not have things I absolutely needed because situations change.
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I regularly summit Ranier, since it's less than an hour from me, and Mt. Washington is no joke. I have summited 4 times training for The 7 Sunmits. It's never the same climb, and it's looks are deceiving. I am volunteer SAR and frequently get called for unprepared hikers and climbers so I treat every hike or climb like it will be a worst case scenario when planning my gear. There's only so much I can carry of course but I would rather have things I don't need than not have things I absolutely needed because situations change.
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AR-mn4ny
Years ago, I hiked up from the Jewel trail at the Cog station. Easy and safe trail. It was 85 degrees but before I got to the summit, the temperature dropped to winter temperatures and became foggy. Fortunately, I had packed a down vest in my backpack. The next day, I was trail riding at the hotel and the guide mentioned how odd the mountain had been the previous day, that there hadn't been a cloud in the sky, but then a cloud suddenly materialized and covered the top of the mountain. It is a strange place and unpredictable.
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Years ago, I hiked up from the Jewel trail at the Cog station. Easy and safe trail. It was 85 degrees but before I got to the summit, the temperature dropped to winter temperatures and became foggy. Fortunately, I had packed a down vest in my backpack. The next day, I was trail riding at the hotel and the guide mentioned how odd the mountain had been the previous day, that there hadn't been a cloud in the sky, but then a cloud suddenly materialized and covered the top of the mountain. It is a strange place and unpredictable.
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macdeepblue
How many mountains just don't have good fatality records For example, I suspect more people have died on Camelback in Phoenix in the last 50 years (most years have 1-2 reported deaths) but as near as I can tell, there's no published estimates of the total. Other than being heat instead of cold, Camelback is similar in that it's deceptively easy to access, but relatively difficult climb, and inexperienced hikers wind up trying it in the summer with no water: (
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How many mountains just don't have good fatality records For example, I suspect more people have died on Camelback in Phoenix in the last 50 years (most years have 1-2 reported deaths) but as near as I can tell, there's no published estimates of the total. Other than being heat instead of cold, Camelback is similar in that it's deceptively easy to access, but relatively difficult climb, and inexperienced hikers wind up trying it in the summer with no water: (
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janoswimpffen7305
Total B. S. Mt Wash is simply a perfect storm, if you will. Popular place close to high population areas, easily accessible. That means you will get no end of bozos who have no business being there. Your stats are about as meaningless as the oft quoted statement that most traffic accidents happen with 25 miles of home. Duh, most driving takes place within 25 miles of home. More garbarge You Tube content,
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Total B. S. Mt Wash is simply a perfect storm, if you will. Popular place close to high population areas, easily accessible. That means you will get no end of bozos who have no business being there. Your stats are about as meaningless as the oft quoted statement that most traffic accidents happen with 25 miles of home. Duh, most driving takes place within 25 miles of home. More garbarge You Tube content,
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whyjnot420
I would argue that people from the flatter areas (low hills, plains, even foothills) really appreciate prominence more than most. Since nothing is really that high, the places of relative height really stand out. I know a couple of places where a person can see Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Vermont at the same time. But are only maybe 1200 feet in elevation.
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I would argue that people from the flatter areas (low hills, plains, even foothills) really appreciate prominence more than most. Since nothing is really that high, the places of relative height really stand out. I know a couple of places where a person can see Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Vermont at the same time. But are only maybe 1200 feet in elevation.
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whyjnot420
Working in a walk in freezer set to -40 (F or C doesn't matter, you can easily work up a sweat without air movement. Without the movement of air, you barely notice how cold it is unless you do something like touch metal with bare skin. It is amazing how comfortable it feels. Until the refrigeration system kicks in and the fans start spinning.
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Working in a walk in freezer set to -40 (F or C doesn't matter, you can easily work up a sweat without air movement. Without the movement of air, you barely notice how cold it is unless you do something like touch metal with bare skin. It is amazing how comfortable it feels. Until the refrigeration system kicks in and the fans start spinning.
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JaviAirwraps
Hey dude I’ve watched your amazingly informative videos for a long time and I don’t think I’ve ever felt like I’ve had to correct you on something but at 16: 54 you said 65 acres of Mt Washington’s summit is alpine tundra. I immediately was surprised and decided to look it up and I think the value is actually more like 8320 acres.
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Hey dude I’ve watched your amazingly informative videos for a long time and I don’t think I’ve ever felt like I’ve had to correct you on something but at 16: 54 you said 65 acres of Mt Washington’s summit is alpine tundra. I immediately was surprised and decided to look it up and I think the value is actually more like 8320 acres.
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czechvirusS
i'm sorry but most deadliest per feet of elevation is such a contrived metric
when people wanna know the deadliest mountain they either wanna know the most cumulative death
or the highest death rate (deaths per number of visitors)
its certainly an interesting case. but calling it what you call it is nothing more then clickbait
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i'm sorry but most deadliest per feet of elevation is such a contrived metric
when people wanna know the deadliest mountain they either wanna know the most cumulative death
or the highest death rate (deaths per number of visitors)
its certainly an interesting case. but calling it what you call it is nothing more then clickbait
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JamesEck
I wish there were a better measure than prominence for how much of a climb a mountain is. It doesn't exactly represent the rise from the parking lot to the peak. You aren't hiking to Mount Washington from the Champlain Canal. Mount Elbert has a prominence of 9000 feet but only half that climb to hike it from a reasonable starting point.
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I wish there were a better measure than prominence for how much of a climb a mountain is. It doesn't exactly represent the rise from the parking lot to the peak. You aren't hiking to Mount Washington from the Champlain Canal. Mount Elbert has a prominence of 9000 feet but only half that climb to hike it from a reasonable starting point.
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nyanbinary1717
Slight correction: the highest synoptic wind speed ever measured on earth was in Australia at 253mph in 1996, with Hurricane Melissa last year coming in a close second at 252. The actual highest speed ever recorded was the Bridge Creek-Moore tornado in 1999 At 302, though that was radar measured rather than by anemometer.
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Slight correction: the highest synoptic wind speed ever measured on earth was in Australia at 253mph in 1996, with Hurricane Melissa last year coming in a close second at 252. The actual highest speed ever recorded was the Bridge Creek-Moore tornado in 1999 At 302, though that was radar measured rather than by anemometer.
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reallifelore
I am sick of people comparing mountain sizes by elevation. Yeah there are 500 mountains in the US taller than mount washington, but in terms of prominence (the actual measurement from base to summit, it’s the 59th tallest. No the mountains out east aren’t as big as the Rockies, but they’re not dwarves
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I am sick of people comparing mountain sizes by elevation. Yeah there are 500 mountains in the US taller than mount washington, but in terms of prominence (the actual measurement from base to summit, it’s the 59th tallest. No the mountains out east aren’t as big as the Rockies, but they’re not dwarves
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