There is no shelter in Tuckerman Ravine and skiers should wear several layers of warm winter clothing. Winter hiking boots should be worn to climb the ravine. Hikers and skiers should carry snacks, first aid supplies, sunglasses, sunscreen, and plenty of water. The AMC recommends two to four quarts of water per person per day. Burbank advises avoiding steep, open slopes holding new snow.
Avalanches are deadly.
After 30 minutes, a person buried in an avalanche has less than 50 percent chance of survival. At this point you may think that Tuckerman Ravine is either only for loonies or definitely for you. Tuckerman is on the east flank of Mount Washington and is best accessed from the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitors Center. Pinkham Notch is on New Hampshire Route 16, just north of Jackson. Parking spaces are limited in the AMC lot.