On October 9, Tim (BU) took off from Gorham and released over Mount Hayes at 2200 feet AGL. He found some weak lift that took him up to Berlin where he got to 8000 feet MSL. From there he transitioned to the Mount Washington primary (in the vicinity of the Wildcat ski area) and started climbing at about 8 knots on the averager. He moved forward as he got higher and eventually topped out at 33031 feet MSL, which exceeds the old record by a little more than 1000 feet. His high point was remarkably far upwind, about halfway between Route 16 and the summit of Mount Washington.
Tim's low release allowed him to claim the altitude gain record of 30046 feet. The previous record (26271 feet) has been held by Evan since 2015.
Paradoxically, it was a warm day. The sounding shows a very deep stable layer and ideal winds.
Congratulations, Tim!
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