Case Study: Mount Washington Observatory expands summit access with ThingLink

Mount Washington Observatory expands summit access in 9 weeks with ThingLink

Mount Washington Observatory, a nonprofit organization atop the highest peak in the northeastern U.S., faced the challenge of making its extreme-weather summit accessible to audiences who could not visit due to severe conditions, cost, or physical constraints. They also needed to improve safety preparedness for visitors and deliver consistent educational content to K-12 students, all while reconciling the input of multiple stakeholder organizations into a single experience.

The Observatory implemented ThingLink to create a fully interactive virtual tour of the summit. The solution incorporated 360 imagery, video, and atmospheric audio to authentically recreate the experience. This dramatically expanded year-round access, established a unified voice for the mountain's stakeholders, and serves as a vital safety and educational resource. ThingLink provided an intuitive platform that allowed the project to be completed quickly and is now supported by a sustainable annual update plan managed by student cohorts.

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