Mount Washington Mountain Training Report

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Mount Washington, New Hampshire, and the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, are known not only for some of the world’s harshest weather conditions with wind gusts up to 231 miles per hour, but for rapid changes in weather.
In Early 2014, I decided to begin training for this hiking adventure. When it was all over, I was left with a sense of great accomplishment.
My father has hiked Mount Washington three times in the past. One day, he asked me if I would like to summit the mountain along with him. I knew from the moment of accepting the invitation, that I needed to build up the courage to try something foreign to me, since I have only ever done short hikes. I also needed to appropriately prepare myself physically, mentally, and nutritionally. …show more content…

I had a lot of hard work and training ahead of me in order to become prepared and get in shape. I had to decide on, and commit to, a training plan that would work best for me in order to become as capable as a I could be for the journey ahead of me.
My father passed along tips of wisdom that I would need for the trails, starting with the simplest, like choosing the proper equipment, what to pack, and consulting the map for our route. He also shared his past experiences with me. For example, he has had many run ins with the pitch black darkness during times where he has misjudged the time it would take to complete a hike. Now, he constantly reminds me to never leave on any hike, no matter how long or short, without a headlamp.
At nearly the crack of dawn on the cool September morning, we set out. Along with my weeks of training, the purposeful peacefulness of the hike is what really contributed to my energy levels and enthusiasm. Before I knew it, we were at the summit of Mount Washington. The months of training was all worth it. What felt like an eternity, took just about six hours. Completing the hike left me with a feeling of strength. I proved to myself that I could do anything, no matter how big the

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