Mt. Washington Speed Climb

Mission:  I tried to (and did) break my speed ascent record.  The descent was casual.
Date:  8/24/2012
Route:  Pinkham Notch to Summit via Tuckerman Ravine Trail.

Distance:  4.2 miles
Elev Gain:  4250

Time:

Elev (ft) vs. Time (min) - Green line is average ascent rate

• To Caretaker Cabin:  0:40
• To Base of Waterfall:  0:55
• To Auto Road:  1:30
• To Summit Sign:  1:33 

VAM

• For 1st 40 minutes = 854 m/hr
• For last 53 minutes = 808 m/hr
• Overall = 828 m/hr (45 ft/min)

Pictures:  Here