As part of the spring Arctic Research Methods I course in Year 1 of the CARPE program, trainees will travel via snowcat to the summit of Mt. Washington and spend a night at the Observatory. It's a wonderful opportunity to tour the weather station, learn about the observations and research being conducted atop the mountain, practice acclimating to cold climates, and discuss career and internship opportunities with staff.
Snowcat transportation 1900 meters to the summit of Mt. Washington
Arriving at the Summit
Ice and rime covered building
CARPE trainees learning about instruments and observations
Up top with the anemometers.
Forecasting inside the Observatory
Some rest and relaxation with Nimbus (the real snow cat).
Warming up inside.
Gorgeous views of sunrise and sunset!
