Ammonoosuc Ravine / West Side

The west side of Mount Washington isn't nearly as popular as the east side, but there's plenty of interesting ways up the mountain worth checking out. From the open bowls of Ammonoosuc Ravine, to ski opportunities in Monroe Brook and Burt Ravine, anyone will find something to enjoy on the west side. The consistent northwest winds the load the east side often scour the west side. This means these routes take a lot longer to form, but they offer perfect, firm mountaineering conditions when they’re in.