Episode Ten: The Alpine Hut Paradox
Matt, Candy and their tramily continue through the White Mountains, reaching New Hampshire’s highest peak, Mt. Washington. A frustrating experience with the Appalachian Mountain Club’s alpine hut system inspires Matt to explore the history of these unique high elevation hotels.
This episode’s guests:
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Nicole Zussman
President and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club
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Becky Fullerton
Archivist for the Appalachian Mountain Club
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Nat Scrimshaw
Chair of World Trails Network - Hub for the Americas
Learn More:
Learn more about the Appalachian Mountain Club.
Learn more about the World Trails Network - Hub for the Americas.
Read AMC’s history series commemorating the organization’s 150th anniversary, written by Becky Fullerton.
Warning sign on the Presidential ridgeline.
Chili Pepper Woman on the Presidential ridgeline.
Spectacular views along the Presidentials.
First glimpse of AMC's Lake of the Clouds hut.
A hazy sunset from Lake of the Clouds.
Mt. Washington summit view.
The cog railway arrived soon after my tramily arrived on the Mt. Washington summit.
Railway through the alpine zone.
Summit of Mt. Madison with Chili Pepper Woman.
The descent from Mt. Madison.
Birdman at the NH/Maine border.
Graffiti on this trail signs says, "AMC hates poor people".
Episode Credits:
Produced by: The Wild Lens Collective in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio
With Support from: Big Agnes
Producers: Matthew Podolsky, Taylor Quimby
Promotion/Social Media: Hannah Mulvany
Music by: Blue Dot Sessions
