Backcountry Skiing

Tuckerman Ravine, Mt. Washington, NH

A rite of New England spring... the classic backcountry ski destination of the East Coast late-spring pilgrimage. Epic Eastern steeps, plenty of culture, and a lot of history all rolled into one place. Jump the Icefall if you dare!

Read Lee Bouyea's account of our Apr 2005 trip on booreview.com

First trip: Scott, Todd, Field
Apr 1994

Scott, Adrian, Josh in the bowl
Apr 1996

Climbing The Chute
Apr 19, 2004

Scott gets some corn in The Chute
Apr 19, 2004

The Tuck Tucks group
Apr 19, 2004

Tim in The Chute
Apr 19, 2004

View of Mt. Washington from top of The Chute
Apr 19, 2004

Be aware
Apr 2005

Scott & Willie below the headwall
Apr 2005

Willie billows corn
Apr 2005

The Lunch Rocks, artistic
Apr 2005

Lee's first-time thoughts
Apr 2005

Lazy snow, Sherburne Trail
Apr 2005

Prime conditions: Scott, Lester, Q
Mar 31, 2006

Watch out for trees
Mar 31, 2006

Climbing Left Gulley
Mar 31, 2006

Lester, Q, Lee, Scott, and Rob
Mar 31, 2007

Additional info:

Time for Tuckerman
Guide to Tuckerman Ravine, including a good map

Mount Washington Avalanche Center
Check this often before your trip - conditions can change drastically from day-to-day
Also go here to check out the latest photos

AMC's info page