AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center — Attraction in Pinkham's Grant

Stopped in (at the Pinkham Notch base area) Sunday, April 28, 2019 just before dark at 7:30pm. I was driving by, not hiking nearby, having skied at Sunday River (on their closing day for free). The main building at Pinkham Notch was open at this hour, was warm inside, and the staff was welcoming. I used the bathroom, filled up my water bottle, and checked out the 3-D topographic map inside. The retail store was still open and had waterproof jackets and pants for sale, as well as maps. Tourist items, too, were for sale. I also noticed plastic totes full of AMC snowshoes inside, the same room as the 3-D map. The mountains were still snow covered. Sadly, yet informatively, along one side of the 3-D map (at the base of the map) there was a long list of hikers and skiers who had tragically died on Mt. Washington over the years, including a man who recently passed on April 11, 2019 -- only two and a half weeks ago. Could've been me. No matter how well prepared you are, there are unexpected hazards and...

It is always a thrill to do a spring hike up The Tuckermans Ravine trail to the Hermit Shelter and watch the skiers glide down the head wall of one of the most revered mountains in the Northeast, Mt. Washington.

Not an easy feat when you have to uphill hike 3000' with skis on just to get to the base and then climb some more. But plenty of youngsters do it for the thrill and experience and return yearly to the area to feel the excitement and joy of such an accomplishment. But for us more senior types it's just getting to the hut after the 2.4 mi. trek and witnessing this amazing impressive scene and long standing tradition for so many. It was a blue bird day last Wednesday with great temps. little wind and a nicely packed down trail.... perfect for a hike up and best of all we could...

My family has been coming here since the 40's as our reunion site. Alot has changed since then, some good, some bad. Alot of the employees have worked here for years and seem to really love their jobs and really want to make every day a rememberable experience. Their food and bread are all homemade and has been on the decline for the past couple years but has received a new chef who seems to have spun things around and is quickly improving each dining. The rooms are well setup and are always clean to perfection soon arrival and the lodge offers a beautiful library, warm comfortable lounge rooms with refrigeration and microwaves. They supply free wifi, hiking/educational activities. Trails are always maintained to no litter and new mud walks...