05:00 Mt. Washington

Hunkered down on the north side of Madison Hut. The two man tent is limited to one man due to the rocks that I'm perched between. The wind is blowing so hard that I've had to go outside and restate a couple times. Not a very restful sleep. 

Our goal today includes the 6,288 ft Mt Washington. The wind there is already near huuricane strength (50 mph with gusts to 63). 

We're going to try and lay low until 7:30, get some leftovers at the hut and go. 

Our planned route is less than 8 miles and we'll be heading into the wind ( of course).