Are you a three-season hiker? Ever wonder what it would be like to be at the summit of a mountain with some of the world’s worst winter weather? Journalist Keith Mulvihill was a winter hiking rookie and recently summited Mount Washington via the Tuckerman Ravine Trail with a guide. He shared his experiences in this article in the New York Times including discussing the gear, weather, and efforts necessary to winter hike. Also, be sure to check out this slideshow of his first-hand account!