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Story Archives of 'Mount Washington'The Cog Railway Up Mt Washington is Now Running on BiodieselBy Chris Jensen on Thursday, September 4, 2008.For 139 years the steam engines that have chugged up and down Mount Washington have marked their passage with huge clouds of black smoke. But that’s changing. A biodiesel is on the rails. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
  Sights Along the Cog RailwayBy Chris Jensen on Tuesday, November 13, 2007.The Mount Washington Cog Railway near Bretton Woods is well known for providing some beautiful views of the White Mountains. But some tourists have been getting upset because they were seeing far more scenery than they wanted. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Sending Power and Fiber Optics to the Top of Mount WashingtonBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, October 9, 2007.While that road project in Keene is wrapping up, workers on another job are hoping to finish before snow hits the north country. White Mountain Communications Corporation has been hired by the state to run underground fiber-optics and power lines to the top of Mount Washington. The 16 thousand foot path follows that of the Cog Railway that runs up the mountain.. Dennis Tupic, president and owner of White Mountain Communications, tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that workers have their backs to the wall, because the cold weather's coming. listen:
Who Can Get There Most CheaplyBy Sara Nics on Tuesday, June 19, 2007.About 40,000 vehicles a year drive to the top of Mount Washington via the auto road. In these days of $3 a gallon gasoline, that pretty view is getting more and more expensive. But last weekend. the alternative vehicle regatta met at the mountain and held a competition to see who could get the cheapest view from the summit. Maine Public Radio's Sara Nics files this report. listen:
Mt. Washington Observatory Featured on Weather ChannelBy Lisa Peakes on Monday, December 4, 2006.Lisa Peakes talks with Jim Salge about the Weather Channel's visit to the top of Mount Washington - and how the television crew was treated to some of the severe conditions the summit's famous for. listen:
Understanding Extreme AthletesBy Shay Zeller on Friday, August 19, 2005.600 cyclists will be traveling vertically Saturday in the annual Mt. Washington Hill Climb. Many cyclists believe it's the toughest climb in the world. We'll talk to racer Steve Vosburgh who's taken the mountain challenge on numerous occasions and is racing Saturday, and also to sports psychologist Frank Farley of Temple University to find out what motivates some people to ride, hike, or run to the top of an extremely steep and often dangerous mountain. listen:
Hathaway Report Questions Gov. & CommishBy Mark Bevis on Thursday, August 19, 2004.The investigation into then Attorney General Peter Heed's behavior at a Mount Washington Hotel last spring has taken an interesting turn. Here to tell us about it is NHPR's Mark Bevis. listen:
Marty on the MountainBy John Walters on Friday, April 23, 2004.For 38 years, people all over New England tuned to WMTW for the weather from the top of Mount Washington with Marty Engstrom. These were no ordinary weather reports; or maybe they were. It was Marty?s relaxed style and genuine New England accent that made him an institution in the area. He joins John to talk about his new book, Marty on the Mountain, in which he reminisces about his long career in front of the camera. listen:
Segway Summits Mt. WashingtonBy Trish Anderton on Thursday, August 28, 2003.Yesterday marked a milestone in the history of the Segway Human Transporter. The brainchild of New Hampshire inventor Dean Kamen made its first official climb up Mt. Washington, the highest mountain in the northeast. Three riders took turns piloting the Segway up the Mount Washington Auto Road. NHPR�S Trish Anderton was there. listen:
Mountain Week- The Ranger who RunsBy John Walters on Tuesday, July 22, 2003.Mountain Week continues with Mike Pelchat. He?s a mountaineer, technical climber, and rescue worker. He?s been a leader in developing mountain rescue and trail maintenance operations and he?s manager of the Mount Washington State Park. He talks about the beauty of the mountains, and the danger. He?s been involved in dozens of rescues over the years. listen:
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