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)

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.