Andrew Drummond is probably one of Mount Washington’s most frequent visitors. During the winter months, he’s very frequently skiing on the mountain, taking advantage of the gnarly backcountry and great snow that’s found in and around the iconic Tuckerman Ravine. He recently shared an edit of his 2025/2026 season on the iconic mountain, mostly captured within Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines.
As a very serious reminder, Tuckerman Ravine and all of Mount Washington is the backcountry. Drummond is a highly experienced skier who has the proper avalanche education to safely travel around avalanche terrain. The snow looks great, but that does not mean you should try to copy his lines this winter.
Skiing Tuckerman Ravine
Skiing in Tuckerman Ravine is one of the most iconic and challenging backcountry experiences in the northeast. Located on the southeastern face of Mount Washington in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, the glacial cirque attracts skiers and snowboarders willing to hike for steep terrain and spring snow.
The ravine is famous for its dramatic headwall, where skiers descend steep snowfields surrounded by towering rock walls. There are no lifts, groomed trails, or ski patrol waiting to respond to emergencies. Instead visitors must climb roughly 2.4 miles from Pinkham Notch to reach the ravine, carrying their equipment along the way.
Conditions can change rapidly, and Mount Washington is notorious for extreme weather, avalanche danger, and unpredictable snowpack. It is the backcountry and should only be approached by those with the correct avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe) and avalanche education.
