Mount Washington Readiness Check Mt Washington Readiness Check Hiking to the summit of Mount Washington is extremely strenuous - the equivalent of walking continuously up 400 flights of stairs. Miles of the trail are over loose boulders than will shift under your step. For your safety and the safety of hikers around you, it is important that you have the balance and stamina to make the ascent. If in doubt, we strongly recommend you consider participating by summiting via the Cog Railroad instead of on foot. I have hiked up Mt. Washington before. * Yes No I have hiked other New England mountains. * Yes No I am an experienced hiker. * Yes No I regularly walk or hike distances of 5 miles or more. * Yes No I do at least 40 minutes of cardio exercise most weeks. * Yes No I have a history fo leg/ankle/knee/foot injuries that sometimes recur with heavy use. * Yes No I have balance concerns about walking over miles of loose boulders. * Yes No I am concerned about my ability to complete the ascent. * Yes No Responsibility for children * I understand that any children I bring on this hike will be my responsibility and must be under my direct supervision at all times. They may not be allowed to run ahead or behind on the trail. Registering other attendees * I understand that I may not bring others with me on the hike who are not registered as attendees and that anyone in addition to myself that I list as an attendee must also be physically ready for the challenges of this hike (or will be riding the Cog). See Recommendation
