![GREETINGS from Mount Washington! North Reading resident Karen von Sneidern greeted her grandchildren at the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington after the kids hiked the mountain with her son, Kurt. She chose to reach the summit via its iconic Cog Railway. From left: William Carlson, Emma von Sneidern, Gretchen Carlson, Sarah von Sneidern, Karen von Sneidern and Kathryn Carlson. (Kurt von Sneidern Photo)](https://localheadlinenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MtWash-web-500x375.jpg)
GREETINGS from Mount Washington! North Reading resident Karen von Sneidern greeted her grandchildren at the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington after the kids hiked the mountain with her son, Kurt. She chose to reach the summit via its iconic Cog Railway. From left: William Carlson, Emma von Sneidern, Gretchen Carlson, Sarah von Sneidern, Karen von Sneidern and Kathryn Carlson. (Kurt von Sneidern Photo)
Published in the August 24, 2017 edition.